1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recalls (5)

Campaign:
90V050000 on 03/14/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Affected:
223
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Install safety belts for rear facing seats.
Notes:
System: rear safety belts.vehicle description: limousine conversions equipped with rear facing seats.

Campaign:
90V093000 on 05/28/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Affected:
544
Defect:
Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Consequence:
Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Correction:
Add compliance label.
Notes:
System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines.

Campaign:
90V133000 on 07/30/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
12/31/1988 - 04/30/1990
Affected:
158
Defect:
Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.
Consequence:
Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.
Correction:
Install revised tire placards.
Notes:
System: tire placard; fmvss 110.vehicle description: stretch limousines.

Campaign:
90V134000 on 07/30/1990
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
05/31/1989 - 04/30/1990
Affected:
158
Defect:
Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.
Consequence:
Vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.
Correction:
Install revised certification labels.
Notes:
System: alterers certification label; 49 cfr part 567.vehicle description: stretch limousines.

Campaign:
96V071000 on 04/30/1996
Component:
Electrical system:ignition
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 09/29/1992
Affected:
7,900,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (29)

Bulletin:
95310
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
new torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *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:
9562
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
roughness concern during brake application. *tw
Bulletin:
9582
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
a revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2850950401
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Unknown
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:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
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:
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:
99816
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *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:
7312
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph when the moonroof is open. *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:
13400
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Some cars equipped with factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph when the moonroof is open. *tt
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
002310
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *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
Bulletin:
02107
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt

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