Lincoln Mark Vi 1981

Model Mark Vi made in 1981 by Lincoln got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
80V121000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)1400011/06/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/23/198010/16/1980571102
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect. some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse (r) position.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; gear shift.consequences of defect: starting the engine with the shift selector in thereverse position can result in unexpected rearward motion of the vehicle whichcould cause injury to persons or damage to property behind the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
80V147000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1980 to 10/01/1980V (Vehicle)1815411/19/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/13/198012/10/1980
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 and 5.8 literengines.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit within the relay may cause overheatingwhich could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89039FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/09/198906/13/1989PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
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