Recalls for 1987 Lincoln Town Car

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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Posted on: 1986-10-27
Description
Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage.  Consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when parked) which could result in a vehicle fire.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Properly route wiring harnesses, as necessary.

Notes
System: electrical/wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Posted on: 1987-02-13
Description
Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.

Consequence
Steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.

Corrective Action
Replace steering centerlink.

Notes
System: stering centerlinks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with 5.0 liter engines.

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Posted on: 1987-03-02
Description


Consequence
Driver would experience a clunking noise on turns and aloose feeling in the steering wheel; steering control would be maintained.

Corrective Action
Replace idler arm assembly.

Notes
System: idler arm brackets.vehicle description: passenger cars.descriptionof defect: idler arm brackets may fracture at the threaded shaftsdue to improper heat treatment.

DEFECT #6 - 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.