Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V114000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V114000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,000
Reported to NHTSA
1988-07-19
Owners notified
1988-07-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.

Notes

SYSTEM: WIRING HARNESS.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.