NHTSA recall campaign
88V114000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1988-07-19Affected26,000 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
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Affected vehicles
1 entryLincoln
- Continental1988