Vehicle recall 91V008000 · January 8, 1991
1991 Lincoln Town Car
Distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage could occur from the damaged fluid line and,in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Reposition fuel line to prevent contact with universal joint; if fuel lines are already damaged, repair or replace fuel lines.
- Notes
- System: fuel lines.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V008000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 8, 1991
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 25, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
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 (1991): 1991
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