Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 87V-018 · 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-018 covers 1,200 1987 Lincoln Town CAR for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND ALOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL; STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED.
The fix
REPLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: IDLER ARM BRACKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTIONOF DEFECT: IDLER ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTSDUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
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 January 1, 1987 to January 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.