Lemon Law Center

vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. these vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.

Corrective Action

loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. owner notification began august 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2000 Lincoln Continental

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft in the switchable elr/alr mechanism that is incorrectly formed. in some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. it is also possible that malfunction of the mechanism could prevent the belt from being switched into the alr mode. the elr mechanism is not affected by this condition.

Corrective Action

if the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. in the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. assemblies with julian date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced.

2000 Lincoln Continental

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

1999 Lincoln Continental

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

1999 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel rail crossover hose was damaged during fuel rail assembly allowing fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel rail with a revised fuel rail assembly.

1998 Lincoln Continental

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

if the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

Recall Notes

owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

1997 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

the park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. this would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.

Corrective Action

unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

1996 Lincoln Continental

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

a defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. if the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. this will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.

Corrective Action

if the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.

1996 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the automatic transmission park pawl shaft may not be free to rotate as intended. if the park pawl shaft does not rotate, it would prevent the park pawl from engaging the park gear when the shift lever is in the park position.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral with the shift lever in the park position.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the park pawl shaft rotation and those shafts with restricted rotation will be replaced with a shorter shaft that will not restrict rotation.

1995 Lincoln Continental

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.

1994 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. this can cause disengagement of the brake pushrod and loss of braking ability.

Corrective Action

loss of braking ability can result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the retainer.

1994 Lincoln Continental

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1994 Lincoln Continental

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. if enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.

Corrective Action

driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

1994 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1994 Lincoln Continental

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

Corrective Action

loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

1993 Lincoln Continental

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1993 Lincoln Continental

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

1993 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1993 Lincoln Continental

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

Corrective Action

loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

1992 Lincoln Continental

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

1992 Lincoln Continental

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

1992 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1991 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

1991 Lincoln Continental

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

1991 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program that will provide an extended warranty, 12 years and unlimited mileage, for all seat belt buckles with functional concerns.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, the occupant of the seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, for 12 years and unlimited mileage.

1990 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.

Corrective Action

these conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.

1989 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

1989 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

the left side, rear seat belt retractor assembly may be improperly secured and could pull free of its mounting location.

Corrective Action

occupant, though still restrained by the lap portion ofthe belt, would not have upper body protection.

Recall Notes

reinstall the retractor attachment bolt.

1989 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1989 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, the occupant of the seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, for 12 years and unlimited mileage.

1989 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.

Corrective Action

these conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

melted nylon shield could drip onto the exhaust manifoldand result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

process used for connecting the gas lines was substandard.

Corrective Action

a gas leak could develop creating a fire potential.

Recall Notes

install standard gas line compression fittings.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

brake pump motor will not operate, substantially reducingbraking capability; brake warning light will come on.

Recall Notes

replace ignition switch and modify switch wiring.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

driver and right front passenger inboard seat belts may be improperly anchored due to loose nuts that could back off.

Corrective Action

belt anchor could disengage the stud; an unattached beltassembly would not withstand an impact load.

Recall Notes

inboard seat belt anchorages will be corrected to prevent loosening.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

replace shift cable.

1988 Lincoln Continental

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

1987 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Lincoln Continental

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine. if this occurs, the engine will remain running, but the battery current to the brake system supply motor will be interrupted. consequence of defect: with power to most accessories and the brake system supply motor interrupted, the power assist to the front brake will be lost and after about 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of rear brake function will result, causing increased stopping distance. however, the instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

1986 Lincoln Continental

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

an aluminum casting flash on the face of the throttle body may break off and become trapped between the throttle plate and the bore in the throttle body. consequences of defect: throttle may fail to return to idle position when released and could result in loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove excess casting flash.

1986 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems. consequence of defect: sensor will not transmit signal to brake warning light when the fluid level is less than one fourth full. without this warning signal the fluid level may decrease to the point where partial or complete loss of brake would be experienced and may lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.

1986 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

under certain conditions, contacts in brake system relay could remain closed, causing the brake pump motor to run continuously, causing it to overheat and eventually fail. consequence of defect: should the brake supply motor fail, the power assist to the front brakes will be lost, and after about 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of rear brake function will result, causing increased stopping distance. however, the instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace pump motor relays.

1985 Lincoln Continental

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

Consequence of Defect

a malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.

Corrective Action

a wire to the air suspension compressor could overheat creating a potential for a fire, primarily when parked and key is removed.

Recall Notes

replace control module with a newly designed module.

1985 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace pump motor relays.

1984 Lincoln Continental

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

if the selector is gently or slowly moved towards park, the transmission may not change to parking gear. similarly, slow movement of the selector from reverse to neutral may not remove the transmission from reverse gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace rubber-isolated shift rod with a conventional one-piece rod and will readjust the shift linkage.

1984 Lincoln Continental

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1983 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

1983 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. the clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

1983 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1982 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. it is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel "spit-back" or overfilling were to occur during refueling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner.

1982 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1980 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1979 Lincoln Continental

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.

1979 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. during normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in "park". as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated.

1977 Lincoln Continental

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. this may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner.

1976 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1975 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Lincoln Continental

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.