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1990 Lincoln Town Car recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Lincoln Town Car, covering 318,116 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported December 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Risk
If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Recall number 98V322000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported May 16, 1995 · 142,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.
Risk
This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

Recall number 95V091000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 27, 1990 · 158 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.
Risk
Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.
Remedy
Install revised tire placards.

Recall number 90V133000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 27, 1990 · 158 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.
Risk
Vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.
Remedy
Install revised certification labels.

Recall number 90V134000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1990 Lincoln Town Car have?

4, covering suspension, latches/locks/linkages and equipment.

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