Lincoln 1988 Electrical System recall
Recalled July 19, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V114000 · Lincoln
Hazard
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
Units
26,000 units
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.
What to do
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
Product
Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →