Vehicle recall 88V030000 · March 11, 1988
1988 Lincoln Continental
Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.
- Consequence
- This could result in sudden loss of tire inflationpressure with potential for an accident.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 19, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,848
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Continental (1988): 1988
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