Vehicle recall 88V114000 · July 19, 1988
1988 Lincoln Continental
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Melted nylon shield could drip onto the exhaust manifoldand result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.
- Notes
- System: wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 19, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 22, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,000
- 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 Continental (1988): 1988
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