Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V030000

Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-03-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V030000

Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
8,848
Reported to NHTSA
1988-03-11
Owners notified
1988-04-19

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Lincoln Continental1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.