1980 LINCOLN MARK VI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
The 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI, potentially affecting up to 100,553 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 80V067000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 52,053 vehicles affected
Defect: STOP LAMP SWITCHES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH OIL, WHICH COULD DEGRADE THE CONTACTS AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STOP LAMP FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 80V042000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
| 14,500 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED BENEATH A MOUNTING BOLT BY THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, A HIGH RESISTANCE "SHORT" MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE THE WIRE TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF THE FEED WIRE IS FOUND TO BE PINCHED IN ANY WAY BY THE CLIMATE CONTROL/AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY, THE WIRE ASSEMBLY WILL BE FREED AND SPLICED WITH CONNECTORS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI.
Safety Rating for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
FORD MOTOR COMPANY has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
380 RECALL — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
80-4-34-5 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
80-11-3 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
80-11-4 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
80-11-8 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
80-11-10 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
80-3-6-S — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MARK VI
- 1980 LINCOLN MARK VI (current)
- 1981 LINCOLN MARK VI — 0 complaints
- 1982 LINCOLN MARK VI — 1 complaint
- 1983 LINCOLN MARK VI — 1 complaint
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