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1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall - Campaign #85V115000

 
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1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL RECALL - #85V115000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 9/1/1985 - 9/1/1985
Recalled on 9/24/1985
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 147
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: LINKAGE, THROTTLE.
See also 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION

1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC

1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Technical Service Bulletins Oct 31, 2001 - 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Jan 05, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

Jun 06, 2000 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

Mar 08, 2000 - 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

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