Recall campaign85V040000
Recall 85V040000: 1985 Lincoln Continental and 1 other model
Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
- Report received
- Apr 9, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 19,200vehicles
- Model years
- 1985
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Lincoln Continental15 complaints
- 1985 Lincoln Mark VII6 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.