1985 Lincoln Mark Vii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Lincoln Mark Vii. 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
6 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic · Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Hi my car experienced an electrical short to the compressor motor for my 1985 lincoln continental mark vii. I called ford motor dealers and then ford motor co. All of them said there was no recalls for my 1985. I am being lied to by them as I have found information contrary to their statements to…
Hi my car experienced an electrical short to the compressor motor for my 1985 lincoln continental mark vii. I called ford motor dealers and then ford motor co. All of them said there was no recalls for my 1985. I am being lied to by them as I have found information contrary to their statements to me. nhtsa campaign number : 85v040000 I have also experienced brake problems similar to nhtsa campaign number : 86v109000. I believe they should be responsible enough to at least acknowledge there were recalls for my model. I don't appreciate being lied to and their negligence could lead to a disaster and possibly a death. I contacted them on monday april 24TH, 2006. *nm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Engine stopped completely shut down while driving at 45mph. Hit the right rear of car & damaged right side. failure of ignition module, replaced module for engine to function.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling 35 mph and without any indication, vehicle stalled out and died. dealer has been contacted. *Ak *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving in hot weather, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS light came on and the brake pedal became hard as a rock, and the car kept going through the light. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Air suspension control module failed, causing vehicle to drop down in rear.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.
- 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.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
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