Lincoln Town CAR Recall 87V018: Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment

NHTSA campaign 87V018, reported February 19, 1987, 1,200 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V018FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Problem
Risk: DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND ALOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL; STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED.
Remedy: REPLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY.
Notes: SYSTEM: IDLER ARM BRACKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTIONOF DEFECT: IDLER ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTSDUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Lincoln Town CAR	1987