1985 Lincoln Continental Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 Lincoln Continental. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 86V109000Aug 8, 198638,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1985–1986, Mark VII 1985–1986

  Reported issue: 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…

  Remedy: Replace pump motor relays.

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• 85V040000Apr 9, 198519,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1985, Mark VII 1985

  Reported issue: A malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE93036Air suspension failureClosed · Apr 12, 1993
• PE88100ABS FAILUREClosed · Sep 6, 1988
• PE86067BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Jul 29, 1986

← All problems reported for the 1985 Lincoln Continental