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Lincoln Town CAR Recall 86V142: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 86V142, reported October 24, 1986, 19,811 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V142FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
Risk
Remedy
PROPERLY ROUTE WIRING HARNESSES, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Town CAR1987