Contacts
Lincoln campaign no 128. Job 1 to jul. 26, 1974. Possibility a powersteering pressure reapply valve in the hydraulic skid control actuatorinstalled on certain vehicles may malfunction, causing power steering pumpfluid to become trapped within the actuator support chamber. The trapped fluidcan cause the actuator casting to fracture. Should this occur, hydraulic fluidwould be lost with consequent loss of power assist for both steering andbraking. (Correct by inspecting and installing redesigned valve wherenecessary).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V127000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.