1986 Lincoln Continental
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1986 Lincoln Continental. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine. if this occurs, the engine will remain running, but the battery current to the brake system supply motor will be interrupted.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.
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…
Wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems. consequence of defect: sensor will not transmit signal to…
An aluminum casting flash on the face of the throttle body may break off and become trapped between the throttle plate and the bore in the throttle body. consequences of defect: throttle may fail to return to…
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
I own a 1986 lincoln continental that has a recall listed for the anti-lock brakes, 86v109000. the hydraulic brake pump has failed and midas told me about this recall and said I should have ford fix it. I went to schaumburg lincoln mercury in schaumburg, illinois - and they said there was no…
I own a 1986 lincoln continental that has a recall listed for the anti-lock brakes, 86v109000. the hydraulic brake pump has failed and midas told me about this recall and said I should have ford fix it. I went to schaumburg lincoln mercury in schaumburg, illinois - and they said there was no recall. I called ford directly and they denied that there was a recall. yet, on the national highway safety admin sight the recall ford now denies exists, IS in fact listed. my vehicle has had the fuel system recall repaired, which ford admits, but never brake recall listed herein. I would like ford to repair/replace the hydraulic brake pump & relays. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle caught on fire. Cause unknown.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle stuck, unable to release seat belt. *Sd
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seatback consisted of a stamped metal frame with opening in center and no supportive structure, driver fell through it upon impact, resulting in injury. *Ak
- Suspension › Front
Consumer was driving and the front suspension went out there was no warning . tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel line fire occured after smelling gasoline. *skd
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Drivers side seat back broke during accident driver went through the seat. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Braking mechanism has failed. 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
- Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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.
- 53660Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds.
- 51990Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds.
- 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.
- 39119Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings.
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