1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL - #87V139000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1985 - 8/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
9/9/1987 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/1987 |
| # Affected |
3,600,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| Consequences |
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION. |
| See also |
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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