Springs: coil springsRecall 88V-030 · 1988 Lincoln Continental
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-030 covers 8,848 1988 Lincoln Continental for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TWO TORSION SPRINGS ATTACHED TO REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE AND RUB AGAINST A REAR TIRE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL TORSION SPRING SEATS TO RESTRICT THE SPRINGS FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE IF THEY SHOULD FRACTURE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORSION SPRINGS.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 October 1, 1987 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.