Lincoln Continental 1986
Model Continental made in 1986 by Lincoln got 8 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, structure and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 5.0l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/26/21 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 850829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V108000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1985 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 08/11/1986 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/08/1986 | 08/13/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: ignition lock cylinder/brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor for hydraulic rear brakes and power assist front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V023000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 02/20/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/10/1986 | 02/26/1986 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 complete loss of brake would be experienced and may lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake fluid indicator/fmvss 105.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V109000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1984 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 38000 | 08/11/1986 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/08/1986 | 08/13/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace pump motor relays. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor hydraulic rear brakes and power assist front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V115000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1985 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 147 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/19/1985 | 09/24/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove excess casting flash. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: linkage, throttle. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 9523 | 01/01/1995 | 39119 | Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 3020102 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| BC5015950601 | 06/01/1995 | 42072 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE86067 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/1986 | 09/09/1986 | BRAKE FAILURE | 86V108000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE86067 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/1986 | 09/09/1986 | BRAKE FAILURE | 86V109000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88100 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/06/1988 | 04/17/1989 | ABS FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE92056 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/01/1992 | 11/30/1992 | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE93036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/12/1993 | 08/04/1993 | AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire. cause unknown. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line fire occured after smelling gasoline. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/08/1996 | 8 | ||
| Seat belt buckle stuck, unable to release seat belt. *sd | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Seatback consisted of a stamped metal frame with opening in center and no supportive structure, driver fell through it upon impact, resulting in injury. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side seat back broke during accident driver went through the seat. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/03/1995 | |||
| Braking mechanism has failed. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 90000 | 1000 | 03/01/2003 |
| I own a 1986 lincoln continental that has a recall listed for the anti-lock brakes, 86v109000. the hydraulic brake pump has failed and midas told me about this recall and said i should have ford fix it. i went to schaumburg lincoln mercury in schaumburg, illinois - and they said there was no recall. i called ford directly and they denied that there was a recall. yet, on the national highway safety admin sight the recall ford now denies exists, is in fact listed. my vehicle has had the fuel system recall repaired, which ford admits, but never brake recall listed herein. i would like ford to repair/replace the hydraulic brake pump & relays. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| Consumer was driving and the front suspension went out there was no warning . tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | SCHUAMBURG | 60173 | SCHAUMBURG LINCOLN MERCURY | (847) 882-4100 |