1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 87V131000 on 08/17/1987
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1987 - 06/30/1987
- Affected:
- 11,119
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.
- Notes:
- System: fuel railsvehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0l fuel injected engines.
- Campaign:
- 87V139000 on 09/08/1987
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1985 - 07/31/1987
- Affected:
- 3,600,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (27)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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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