Recalls for your 1988 Lincoln Town Car

Recalls for 1988 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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


Posted on: 1987-08-18
Description
Fuel rails may be bent so that no.  5 injector cups are out of design position.

Consequence
Bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.

Corrective Action
Replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.

Notes
System: fuel railsvehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0l fuel injected engines.

DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 1996-05-01
Description
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Notes
System: electrical; ignition switch.  Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks.  Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.