1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
The 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 57,200 vehicles.
Recall 86V109000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
| 38,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Remedy: REPLACE PUMP MOTOR RELAYS.
View full details →Recall 85V040000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| 19,200 vehicles affected
Defect: A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
POORLY DESIGNED AIR SUSPENSION MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. MODULE WAS RECALLED (85V04), BUT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 1980 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 1981 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
- 1982 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
- 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2 complaints
- 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 9 complaints
- 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (current)
- 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 8 complaints
- 1987 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 14 complaints
- 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 147 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 255 complaints
- 1990 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 244 complaints
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