Electrical system: wiringRecall 88V-118 · 1988 Lincoln Continental
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-118 covers 28,000 1988 Lincoln Continental for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT CONTROLS CURRENT TO BRAKE PUMP MOTOR RELAY, HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AND A ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER MAY OVERHEAT DUE TO INABILITY OF IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRING CONNECTIONS TO DISSIPATE HEAT GENERATED BY ELECTRICAL LOADS.
The risk
BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON.
The fix
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.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 July 1, 1987 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.