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Safety recall · 86V142000

Electrical system: front underhood Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 24, 1986. It covers about 19,811 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
86V142000
Reported
Oct 24, 1986
Vehicles
19,811
Area
Electrical system

The 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.

The fix

PROPERLY ROUTE WIRING HARNESSES, AS NECESSARY.

Contacts

System: electrical/wiring harness. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V142000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Lincoln Town Car326A

Questions

Is the 86V142000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V142000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V142000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 24, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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