Recalls for your 1986 Lincoln Town Car

Recalls for 1986 Lincoln Town Car

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 1990-05-29
Description
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach.  Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Consequence
Vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Corrective Action
Add compliance label.

Notes
System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Corrective Action
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

Notes
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 1990-03-15
Description
Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Consequence
Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

Corrective Action
Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

Notes
System: rear safety belts.vehicle description: limousine conversions equipped with rear facing seats.

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 1985-10-16
Description
Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism.  Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function.  Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator.  This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

Notes
System: automatic transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger cars.