Home New Cars Used Cars Classifieds Auto Loans Quick Quote
Home >> Auto Recalls >> Lincoln >> Sedans >> 1988 Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental Photos

1988 Lincoln Continental
  • Suggested Retail: N/A - N/A
  • Trade-In Pricing: N/A - N/A
    		•

    Enter Your ZIP for Used Cars:

    1988 Lincoln Continental Recalls 

    Safety is an important consideration when buying a car. AutoBuyGuide.com is dedicated to providing you with all of the safety and 1988 Lincoln Continental recall information you need to keep your family safe. Search our catalog of official 1988 Lincoln Continental recalls to view all car defects and reports for all submodels. Is your car safe? Check the current 1988 Lincoln Continental recalls listed at AutoBuyGuide.com for your vehicle to find out.
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V101000
    Auto Recall Date: 06/27/1988
    Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 22893
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    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.
    Defect Consequence:
    OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE OF THEDRIVE GEARS INTO PARK POSITION.
    Remedy:
    REPLACE SHIFT CABLE.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V027000
    Auto Recall Date: 03/08/1988
    Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4500
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER INBOARD SEAT BELTS MAY BE IMPROPERLY ANCHORED DUE TO LOOSE NUTS THAT COULD BACK OFF.
    Defect Consequence:
    BELT ANCHOR COULD DISENGAGE THE STUD; AN UNATTACHED BELTASSEMBLY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND AN IMPACT LOAD.
    Remedy:
    INBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL BE CORRECTED TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V118000
    Auto Recall Date: 07/22/1988
    Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 28000
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT CONTROLS CURRENT TO BRAKE PUMP MOTOR RELAY, HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, AND A ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER MAY OVERHEAT DUE TO INABILITY OF IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRING CONNECTIONS TO DISSIPATE HEAT GENERATED BY ELECTRICAL LOADS.
    Defect Consequence:
    BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON.
    Remedy:
    REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND MODIFY SWITCH WIRING.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V134000
    Auto Recall Date: 08/06/1991
    Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 325000
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
    Defect Consequence:
    SEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy:
    REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 93V106000
    Auto Recall Date: 06/23/1993
    Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1610000
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, MAY BECOME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
    Defect Consequence:
    IF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE OR SLIGHT CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE NOTICEABLE. HOWEVER, IF BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME DROP, STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy:
    INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V114000
    Auto Recall Date: 07/19/1988
    Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 26000
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER.
    Defect Consequence:
    MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
    Remedy:
    WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V030000
    Auto Recall Date: 03/11/1988
    Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 8848
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    TWO TORSION SPRINGS ATTACHED TO REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE AND RUB AGAINST A REAR TIRE.
    Defect Consequence:
    THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy:
    INSTALL TORSION SPRING SEATS TO RESTRICT THE SPRINGS FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE IF THEY SHOULD FRACTURE.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V057000
    Auto Recall Date: 04/04/1989
    Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 5
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    PROCESS USED FOR CONNECTING THE GAS LINES WAS SUBSTANDARD.
    Defect Consequence:
    A GAS LEAK COULD DEVELOP CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
    Remedy:
    INSTALL STANDARD GAS LINE COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
    Notes: A.H.A. MANUFACTURING LTD.,
    1988 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V323000
    Auto Recall Date: 12/16/1998
    Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 2697000
    1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Defect Summary:
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
    Defect Consequence:
    IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
    Notes: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 98S36


      Ads by Google
    Ask a Lincoln Mechanic
    12 Lincoln Mechanics Are Online! Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP.
    JustAnswer.com/Lincoln
    Latest Recall Info
    Get The Legal Assistance You Need- No Fee Unless We Get Money For You!
    www.EdgarSnyder.com
    Lincoln Town Car Sale
    Lincoln Dealers are Slashing Prices. Get Your Lincoln Here!
    LincolnTownCar.SmartAutoSavings.com
    Lincoln MKX Clearance
    Lincoln Dealers Need to Make Sales Goals. Get Our Special Web Price.
    DealersClearingLots.com/Lincoln
    See Cheap Lincoln Prices
    New Lincoln at Used Lincoln Prices. Lincoln Dealers are Cutting Prices
    Lincoln.CarClub.com


    Other Lincoln Recalls by Model
    • 2008 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1993 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2008 Lincoln MKX Recalls • 1993 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2007 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1992 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2007 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1992 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2006 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1991 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2006 Lincoln Mark LT Recalls • 1991 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2005 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1990 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2005 Lincoln LS Recalls • 1990 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2003 Lincoln LS Recalls • 1989 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1989 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2003 Lincoln Aviator Recalls • 1988 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2003 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1988 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls
    • 2002 Lincoln Blackwood Recalls • 1988 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2002 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1987 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2001 Lincoln LS Recalls • 1987 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2001 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1987 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls
    • 2001 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1986 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2001 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1986 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls
    • 2000 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1986 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 2000 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1985 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 2000 Lincoln LS Recalls • 1985 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls
    • 2000 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1985 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 1999 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1984 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 1999 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1984 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1999 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1984 Lincoln Mark VII Recalls
    • 1998 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1983 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1983 Lincoln Mark VI Recalls
    • 1998 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1983 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
    • 1998 Lincoln Navigator Recalls • 1982 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1997 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1982 Lincoln Mark VI Recalls
    • 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1981 Lincoln Mark VI Recalls
    • 1997 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1980 Lincoln Mark VI Recalls
    • 1996 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1980 Lincoln Versailles Recalls
    • 1996 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1980 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1979 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1995 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1979 Lincoln Mark V Recalls
    • 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1979 Lincoln Versailles Recalls
    • 1995 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1978 Lincoln Mark V Recalls
    • 1994 Lincoln Continental Recalls • 1978 Lincoln Versailles Recalls
    • 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1977 Lincoln Continental Recalls
    • 1994 Lincoln Town Car Recalls • 1977 Lincoln Mark V Recalls
    • 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Recalls • 1977 Lincoln Versailles Recalls


    Find a New Car
    Make
    Model
    Zip
     
     
    AutoBuyGuide.com Sponsors

     
     
     
    HomeNew CarsUsed CarsClassifieds Auto LoansQuick Quote PRIVACY Terms of Use
    Source Interlink Media © 2009 AutoBuyGuide.com
    Source Interlink Media, Inc
    All Rights Reserved.