1986 Lincoln Mark Vii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii. 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 complaints3 involved a fire1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic
Air conditioner shut off/ dash buttons stopped working, and brakes failed while driving. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Consumer does not have original rcall letter 87v139000 from dealer concerning fuel line leak. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at any speed. Repair shop cannot remedy problem. *Ak
- Tires
In trying to pull out of snow, the rear right tire caught fire damaging the vehicle completely. Yh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
A short in the ignition switch caused fire.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short or shock caused the wires in the ignition to burn out. please describe. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle parked in garage while owner was asleep. Husband died of smoke inhalation.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
When applying the brakes, the driver's side seat moves forward. please describe. *ak
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.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 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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