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1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall - Campaign #87V139000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL - #87V139000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

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Vehicle 1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/1/1985 - 8/1/1987
Recalled on 9/9/1987
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 10/12/1987
# Affected 3,600,000
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 
Description SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequences COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Corrective action INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.
See also 1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ARM, IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 05, 2002 - 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

Oct 31, 2001 - 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Mar 05, 2001 - 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Jan 05, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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