Transport CanadaCritical
1987 LINCOLN TOWN CARTransport Canada Recall #1986120
The official notice
Defect
RETAINERS FOR THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE DASH PANEL AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD ALLOW A COWL TOP ATTACHING SCREW TO DAMAGE THE HARNESS CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING INSULATION MATERIAL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND MAIN WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLIES WILL BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED IF REQUIRED.
555 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 86S17Updated June 10, 2026