Lincoln 1988 Electrical System recall
Recalled July 22, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V118000 · Lincoln
Hazard
BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON.
Remedy
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.
Units
28,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.
Product
Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →