1986 Lincoln Continental Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1986 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.

• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1986–1987, Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 86V108000Aug 8, 198620,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1986, Mark VII 1986

  Reported issue: 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. Consequence of defect: with power to most accessories and the brake system supply motor interrupted, the power assist to the front brake will be lost and…

  Remedy: Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

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• 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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• 86V023000Feb 10, 198616,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1986, Mark VII 1986

  Reported issue: 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 brake warning light when the fluid level is less than one fourth full. Without this warning signal the fluid level may decrease to the point where partial or…

  Remedy: Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.

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• 85V115000Sep 19, 1985147 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Lincoln Continental 1986, Mark VII 1986

  Reported issue: 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 idle position when released and could result in loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident.

  Remedy: Remove excess casting flash.

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NHTSA investigations

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

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