Vehicle recall 88V118000 · July 22, 1988
1988 Lincoln Continental
Electrical circuit that controls current to brake pump motor relay, heater and air conditioning blower motor, turn signals, and a electronic message center may overheat due to…
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- Summary
- Electrical circuit that controls current to brake pump motor relay, heater and air conditioning blower motor, turn signals, and a electronic message center may overheat due to inability of ignition circuit wiring connections to dissipate heat generated by electrical loads.
- Consequence
- Brake pump motor will not operate, substantially reducingbraking capability; brake warning light will come on.
- Remedy
- Replace ignition switch and modify switch wiring.
- Notes
- System: electrical.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 22, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
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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