Lincoln Continental 1985

• Recall 27534 [USA]: System: brakes. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor hydraulic rear brakes and power
  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 instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur.
  replace pump motor relays.
  system: brakes. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor hydraulic rear brakes and power assist front brakes.

• Recall 28857 [USA]: A wire to the air suspension compressor could overheat creating a potential for a fire, primarily when parked and key is removed.
  A malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.
  replace control module with a newly designed module.
  vechicle description: passenger cars. System: air suspension control module.

• Recall 1986087 [Canada]: Brakes
  Vehicles are equipped with a brake system supply motor that provides hydraulic pressure for the the rear brakes and power assist to the front brakes. There is a potential for welding of the contacts in the brake system relay. If this occurs, the brake pump motor will run continuously causing overheating and will eventually stop operating. After 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of brake function will occur, resulting in increased stopping distances and risk of vehicle crash. Correction: pump motor relays will be replaced.

• Recall 1985038 [Canada]: Defective electronic modules may cause a malfunction in the electrical air suspension circuitry. if this occurs, a potential e
  Defective electronic modules may cause a malfunction in the electrical air suspension circuitry. If this occurs, a potential exists for an engine compartment fire to occur.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Air suspension failure investigation as of 19930412

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• Abs failure investigation as of 19880906

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• Brake failure investigation as of 19860729

  Analysis:the 8 complaints in odi complaint file revealed sudden brakefailure.Ford has issued a service bulletin, 03250000, on 1985 mark viisfor 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.
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P2257 [1] Secondary Air Injection System Control "A" Circuit Low

Pe 020; while traveling 60mph on interstate and without prior warning right rear tire separated. Firestone, P22570r/15. Consumer will fill further information. *ak

A faulty air suspension control system caused fire in engine compartment resulting in total loss of the vehicle. Yh

My lincoln continental caught fire under the hood. All indications are that this was caused by a defective air suspension contol module. I understand that there was a recall (nhtsa 85v04) to replace this part on 1985 linclon manufactured from 11/84 to 3/85. When i called ford motor company's customer assistance center, i was advised, on more than one ocassion, that my vehicle was not a part of any recall. However, i have since determined and ford's research group has confirmed that my vehicle was manufactured on 3/6/85. This indicates to me that ford motor company failed to recall my vehicle in error. The fire was a result of this error. My car is not driveable as a result of the fire. I am requesting that ford motor company rectify this situation by either fully repairing my vehicle or by reimbursing me the full retail market value that it will cost to replace the vehicle (along with any other expenses i have incurred as a result of the fire). The car is available for examination at my residence. Please advise me as to how to proceed from this point to get a timely resolution to my problem. Thanks, in advance for your timely reply.

Brakes: light indicator for power brake system relay remains on, indicating the brake pump is running continuously. *ak

Vehicle fire. *sd

Electrical short or shock in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak

Antilock brakes failed prior to recall. *sd

Vehicle was parked, saw smoke near ignition switch and vents, under the dash, vehicle completely burned. *ak

The abs light comes on and when the car is stopped the vehicle will lose brakes and roll foreward and the owners foot will still be on the brake pedal. *ak

Engine fire. *dsh

Driver's seat belt failed twice. *skd

The front and rear shock when car is park shock are down when driving come back up. Tt

Vehicle fire.