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1985 LINCOLN MARK VII

2 recalls, 8 complaints - 11 TSBs

86V109000 Aug 8, 1986
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE PUMP MOTOR RELAYS.
38,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
85V040000 Apr 9, 1985
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
19,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC May 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
HI MY CAR EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR FOR MY 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK VII. I CALLED FORD MOTOR DEALERS AND THEN FORD MOTOR CO. ALL OF THEM SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS FOR MY 1985. I AM BEING LIED TO BY THEM AS I HAVE FOUND INFORMATION CONTRARY TO THEIR STATEMENTS TO ME... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM May 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
HI MY CAR EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR FOR MY 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK VII. I CALLED FORD MOTOR DEALERS AND THEN FORD MOTOR CO. ALL OF THEM SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS FOR MY 1985. I AM BEING LIED TO BY THEM AS I HAVE FOUND INFORMATION CONTRARY TO THEIR STATEMENTS TO ME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 27, 2001
ENGINE STOPPED COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH. HIT THE RIGHT REAR OF CAR & DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE. FAILURE OF IGNITION MODULE, REPLACED MODULE FOR ENGINE TO FUNCTION.
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 10, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 23, 1997
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK, AND THE CAR KEPT GOING THROUGH THE LIGHT. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Mar 25, 1997
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN IN REAR.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 25, 1997
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN IN REAR.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 LINCOLN MARK VII

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 20.0 26.0 22.0 Diesel $3,600
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 14.0 22.0 17.0 Regular $3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 LINCOLN MARK VII

11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER2
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
01156 Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157 Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0015 Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222 Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196 Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152 Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9864 Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
97511 Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612 Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249 Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN MARK VII

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE88063 Opened: Jun 24, 1988 , Closed: Oct 13, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
DRIVER SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

LINCOLN MARK VII - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LINCOLN MARK VII across all model years (1984, 1988).

12 Total Recalls
137 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
10 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

LINCOLN MARK VII - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 12 View
1997 0 2 View
1996 0 2 View
1995 0 3 View
1994 0 1 View
1993 0 3 View
1992 0 6 View
1991 0 18 View
1990 0 13 View
1989 0 16 View
1988 1 33 View
1987 1 9 View
1986 5 10 View
1985 (current) 2 8
1984 3 1 View

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