Wiring: front underhoodRecall 86V-142 · 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-142 covers 19,811 1987 Lincoln Town CAR for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE MISROUTED AND SUBJECT TO DAMAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR (DURING USE OR WHEN PARKED) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
PROPERLY ROUTE WIRING HARNESSES, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1986 to September 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.