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Lincoln Continental Recall 88V118: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 88V118, reported July 22, 1988, 28,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V118FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk
BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON.
Remedy
REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Continental1988