Vehicle recall 86V142000 · October 24, 1986
1987 Lincoln Town Car
Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage. Consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when parked) which could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Properly route wiring harnesses, as necessary.
- Notes
- System: electrical/wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 10, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,811
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Town Car (1987): 1987
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