NHTSA Complaint #870483 — 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	870483
Vehicle	1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	September 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART AFTER MAKING A LONG TRIP. BATTERY HAD ENOUGH POWER. VEHICLE WILL ACTUALLY HAVE TO COOL OFF BEFORE VEHICLE CAN RESTART, USUALLY WAITING ABOUT 7 HOURS. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO NUMEROUS REPAIR SHOPS, AND DEALERS, BUT NO ONE COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

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