1985 Lincoln Continental
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Lincoln Continental. Newest first.
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…
A malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
15 complaints8 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe 020; while traveling 60mph on interstate and without prior warning right rear tire separated. firestone, p22570r/15. consumer will fill further information. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
A faulty air suspension control system caused fire in engine compartment resulting in total loss of the vehicle. Yh
- Suspension · Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Poorly designed air suspension module failed resulting in vehicle fire. module was recalled (85v04), but consumers vehicle was not included. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
Brakes: light indicator for power brake system relay remains on, indicating the brake pump IS running continuously. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failure caused fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS light comes on and when the car IS stopped the vehicle will lose brakes and roll foreward and the owners foot will still be on the brake pedal. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle fire. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed prior to recall. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle was parked, saw smoke near ignition switch and vents, under the dash, vehicle completely burned. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short or shock in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver's seat belt failed twice. *skd
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
The front and rear shock when car IS park shock are down when driving come back up. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle stalls out with no warning at any given time. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air suspension failure
There is no summary currently available
- ABS failure
There is no summary currently available
- Brake failure
Analysis:the 8 complaints in odi complaint file revealed sudden brakefailure.ford has issued a service bulletin, 03250000, on 1985 mark vii'sfor an out of position wiring harness.in this case the braking sensormay short causing power brake failure.there have been no recallspertaining to this alleged defect.further…
Analysis:the 8 complaints in odi complaint file revealed sudden brakefailure.ford has issued a service bulletin, 03250000, on 1985 mark vii'sfor an out of position wiring harness.in this case the braking sensormay short causing power brake failure.there have been no recallspertaining to this alleged defect.further investigation IS suggested toevaluate this alleged defect.status:ir prepared.proposed action:to open a preliminary evaluation.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3020102Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 42072Unknown
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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