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Safety recall · 85V115000

Vehicle speed control Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 19, 1985. It covers about 147 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V115000
Reported
Sep 19, 1985
Vehicles
147
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

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.

The fix

REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: linkage, throttle.

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 85V115000.
  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
1986 Lincoln Continental85C
1986 Lincoln Mark Vii85F
1986 Lincoln Town Coupe01-

Questions

Is the 85V115000 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 85V115000?

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 85V115000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 19, 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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