NHTSA Campaign #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 vehicles recalled

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V093000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MAY 09
1990

544 vehicles recalled

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR -- Vehicle description: Limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Add compliance label. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V093000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V050000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

MARCH 06
1990

223 vehicles recalled

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR -- Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with FMVSS 209 and 210.

Install safety belts for rear facing seats. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V050000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V139000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 04
1987

3,600,000 vehicles recalled

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR -- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

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.

Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V131000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

AUGUST 17
1987

11,119 vehicles recalled

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR -- Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.

Bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.

Replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V131000 »