1988 Lincoln Continental Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V323000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 98S36
Manufactured Begin Date: November 4th, 1987
Manufactured End Date: November 18th, 1994
Date of Owner Notification: January 18th, 1999

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

Recall 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).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V106000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 1993

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V134000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Date of Owner Notification: September 26th, 1991

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 89V057000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1988

Defect Summary:
PROCESS USED FOR CONNECTING THE GAS LINES WAS SUBSTANDARD.

Consequence Summary:
A GAS LEAK COULD DEVELOP CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL STANDARD GAS LINE COMPRESSION FITTINGS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: GAS LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED WHEELBASE LIMOUSINES.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V118000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 1988

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V114000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 1988

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V101000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 1988

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE OF THEDRIVE GEARS INTO PARK POSITION.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE SHIFT CABLE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V027000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: April 19th, 1988

Defect Summary:
DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER INBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BE IMPROPERLY ANCHORED DUE TO LOOSE NUTS THAT COULD BACK OFF.

Consequence Summary:
BELT ANCHOR COULD DISENGAGE THE STUD; AN UNATTACHED BELTASSEMBLY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND AN IMPACT LOAD.

Corrective Summary:
INBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL BE CORRECTED TO PREVENT LOOSENING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V030000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: April 19th, 1988

Defect Summary:
TWO TORSION SPRINGS ATTACHED TO REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE AND RUB AGAINST A REAR TIRE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL TORSION SPRING SEATS TO RESTRICT THE SPRINGS FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE IF THEY SHOULD FRACTURE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORSION SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.