1985 Lincoln Continental

1985 Lincoln Continental Recalls

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1985 Lincoln Continental Recalls

1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V040000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 09, 1985

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19200
Model Affected
1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

1985 Lincoln Continental Defect Summary:
A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.

Defect Consequence:
A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.

Remedy:
REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19200

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V109000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 08, 1986

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 38000
Model Affected
1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

1985 Lincoln Continental Defect Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CONTACTS IN BRAKE SYSTEM RELAY COULD REMAIN CLOSED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PUMP MOTOR TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND EVENTUALLY FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BRAKE SUPPLY MOTOR FAIL, THE POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES WILL BE LOST, AND AFTER ABOUT 10 TO 15 NORMAL BRAKE STOPS, LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION WILL RESULT, CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. HOWEVER, THE INSTRUMENT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND IF WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
REPLACE PUMP MOTOR RELAYS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
38000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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