NHTSA Complaint #483736 — 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	483736
Vehicle	1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	July 21, 1995
Date Filed	February 22, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH WIRING SHORTED OUT PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING FAILURE OF DIGITAL DASH, ANTILOCK BRAKES/A/C, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO BEING OUT OF DATE. *SD

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