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Safety recall · 88V030000

Suspension: coil springs Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 11, 1988. It covers about 8,848 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
88V030000
Reported
Mar 11, 1988
Vehicles
8,848
Area
Suspension

The problem

Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.

The risk

This could result in sudden loss of tire inflationpressure with potential for an accident.

The fix

Install torsion spring seats to restrict the springs from contacting the tire if they should fracture.

Contacts

System: suspension/torsion springs.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 88V030000.
  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
1988 Lincoln Continental899F

Questions

Is the 88V030000 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 88V030000?

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 88V030000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 11, 1988. 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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