LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1987: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | TOWN CAR | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-03-18 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-03-02 |
Production Dates: 1987-01-01 - 1987-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Consequence
DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND ALOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL; STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: IDLER ARM BRACKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTIONOF DEFECT: IDLER ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTSDUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
