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Safety recall · 88V101000

Power train: column shift Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 27, 1988. It covers about 22,893 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V101000
Reported
Jun 27, 1988
Vehicles
22,893
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Transmission shift cables may not meet fords pull out load specifications for the swivel tube portion of the cable, which could allow the swivel tube to separate from the shift cable assembly.

The risk

Operator would not be able to shift from one of thedrive gears into park position.

The fix

REPLACE SHIFT CABLE.

Contacts

System: transmission shift cable.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 88V101000.
  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 88V101000 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 88V101000?

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 88V101000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 27, 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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