1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 95V091000 on 05/17/1995
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1989 - 02/28/1991
- Affected:
- 142,800
- Defect:
- Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.
- Consequence:
- This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.
- Notes:
- System: structure; hood assembly; latches. vehicle description: passenger vehicles registered or sold in the following states: al, ct, de, fl, ga, il, in, la, me, md, ma, mi, ms, nh, nj, ny, nc, oh, pa, ri, sc, tx, vt, va, wi, and washington, dc.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V322000 on 12/17/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Affected:
- 175,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. this could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
- Notes:
- 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).
1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (33)
- Bulletin:
- 9523
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95310
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- new torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9568
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- revised oil pan gasket. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95102
- Component:
- 116000 electrical system:ignition
- Summary:
- vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *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:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *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:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *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:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *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:
- 00213
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 011201
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. this service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions.
- 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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