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Safety recall · 85V040000

Suspension: air suspension system Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on April 9, 1985. It covers about 19,200 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V040000
Reported
Apr 9, 1985
Vehicles
19,200
Area
Suspension

The problem

A malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.

The risk

A wire to the air suspension compressor could overheat creating a potential for a fire, primarily when parked and key is removed.

The fix

Replace control module with a newly designed module.

Contacts

Vechicle description: passenger cars. System: air suspension control module.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V040000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Lincoln Continental152C
1985 Lincoln Mark Vii62C

Questions

Is the 85V040000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V040000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V040000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 9, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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