1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recalls (9)

Campaign:: 88V027000 on 03/17/1988
Component:: Seat belts
Manufactured:: 09/30/1987 - 12/31/1987
Affected:: 4,500
Defect:: Driver and right front passenger inboard seat belts may be improperly anchored due to loose nuts that could back off.
Consequence:: Belt anchor could disengage the stud; an unattached beltassembly would not withstand an impact load.
Correction:: Inboard seat belt anchorages will be corrected to prevent loosening.
Notes:: System: seat belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 88V030000 on 03/17/1988
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
Manufactured:: 09/30/1987 - 01/31/1988
Affected:: 8,848
Defect:: Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.
Consequence:: This could result in sudden loss of tire inflationpressure with potential for an accident.
Correction:: Install torsion spring seats to restrict the springs from contacting the tire if they should fracture.
Notes:: System: suspension/torsion springs.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 88V101000 on 06/29/1988
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Manufactured:: 09/30/1987 - 04/30/1988
Affected:: 22,893
Defect:: Transmission shift cables may not meet fords pull out load specifications for the swivel tube portion of the cable, which could allow the swivel tube to separate from the shift cable assembly.
Consequence:: Operator would not be able to shift from one of thedrive gears into park position.
Correction:: Replace shift cable.
Notes:: System: transmission shift cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 88V114000 on 07/20/1988
Component:: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:: 09/30/1987 - 05/31/1988
Affected:: 26,000
Defect:: Nylon shielded wiring harness, located in the engine compartment, is susceptible to heat damage and melting of the nylon material in 100 degree plus weather.
Consequence:: Melted nylon shield could drip onto the exhaust manifoldand result in an underhood fire.
Correction:: Wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.
Notes:: System: wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 88V118000 on 08/03/1988
Component:: Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:: 06/30/1987 - 06/30/1988
Affected:: 28,000
Defect:: Electrical circuit that controls current to brake pump motor relay, heater and air conditioning blower motor, turn signals, and a electronic message center may overheat due to inability of ignition circuit wiring connections to dissipate heat generated by electrical loads.
Consequence:: Brake pump motor will not operate, substantially reducingbraking capability; brake warning light will come on.
Correction:: Replace ignition switch and modify switch wiring.
Notes:: System: electrical.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:: 89V057000 on 04/24/1989
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 12/31/1976 - 12/31/1987
Affected:: 5
Defect:: Process used for connecting the gas lines was substandard.
Consequence:: A gas leak could develop creating a fire potential.
Correction:: Install standard gas line compression fittings.
Notes:: System: gas lines.vehicle description: extended wheelbase limousines.
Campaign:: 91V134000 on 08/06/1991
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Affected:: 325,000
Defect:: Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
Consequence:: Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
Correction:: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
Notes:: System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.
Campaign:: 93V106000 on 06/22/1993
Component:: Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:: 09/30/1985 - 08/31/1988
Affected:: 1,610,000
Defect:: Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). the affected cars were originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. this would allow the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence:: If one of the rear corners drops, only minor indications of a malfunction such as a clunking noise or slight change in steering wheel alignment are noticeable. however, if both rear corners of the subframe drop, steering becomes very difficult, which could adversely affect vehicle control and possibly result in an accident.
Correction:: Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. this recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
Notes:: This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
Campaign:: 98V323000 on 12/17/1998
Component:: Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:: 11/03/1987 - 11/17/1994
Affected:: 2,697,000
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. the rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. this can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence:: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Notes:: Note:this recall campaign supercedes recall campaign 93v-106.owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TSBs (47)

Bulletin:: 94247
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: the forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw
Bulletin:: 94/11
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: letter to dealers repeating the information contained in manufacturer recalls 93e41 and 93e42. *tw
Bulletin:: ONP/94M86
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: vehicles serviced under emissions recalls 93e41 and 93e42 may experience reduced engine driveability after the recall service was provided. *tw
Bulletin:: BC0270950103
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: some axod chain covers were overdrilled in the overdrive servo apply circuit, causing the overdrive band to be applied at all times. *tw
Bulletin:: 9523
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw
Bulletin:: 9534
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: rattling or clunking noise from the fron suspension. *tw
Bulletin:: 9546
Component:: 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:: revised wiper motor. *tw
Bulletin:: 9546
Component:: 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:: wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
Bulletin:: 95511
Component:: 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:: chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw
Bulletin:: 9562
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: roughness concern during brake application. *tw
Bulletin:: 9566
Component:: 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:: chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw
Bulletin:: 9582
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: a revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
Bulletin:: 9592
Component:: 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: 9566
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: Unknown
Bulletin:: 95157
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: the torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd
Bulletin:: 95165
Component:: 022000 suspension:rear
Summary:: suspension-rear-availability of camber kit to improve inner edge wear on rear rear tires. tires-rear-inner edge wear-availability of camber kit to improve wear. *sd
Bulletin:: 95212
Component:: 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:: the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
Bulletin:: 96246
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:: 96249
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:: 96221
Component:: 131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:: 962612
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:: BC101209702
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd
Bulletin:: 9716
Component:: 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Summary:: Some power steering hoses have been replaced with a revised design and should no longer be used for service. *jd
Bulletin:: BC3503972301
Component:: 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:: The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd
Bulletin:: BC1018497230
Component:: 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:: The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd
Bulletin:: 9743
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
Bulletin:: 97511
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:: 97610
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
Bulletin:: 97111097234
Component:: 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:: Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
Bulletin:: 9802169838
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc
Bulletin:: 985A13
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
Bulletin:: 9888
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:: 9848
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
Bulletin:: 9849
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. *yc
Bulletin:: 9864
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
Bulletin:: 9874
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
Bulletin:: 982695
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Some vehicles with 3.8l engine may use shorter head bolts in the outboard position. *yc
Bulletin:: 98246
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:: 9811329
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines. *tt
Bulletin:: 99222
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:: 99196
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Bulletin:: 0015
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:: 12178
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs
Bulletin:: 985A6
Component:: 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:: Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc
Bulletin:: 99152
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:: 01156
Component:: 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:: 01157
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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