CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Lincoln Continental has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
1985 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1985 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
PE 020; WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH ON INTERSTATE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, P22570R/15. CONSUMER WILL FILL FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
A FAULTY AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. YH
MY LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. ALL INDICATIONS ARE THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE AIR SUSPENSION CONTOL MODULE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL (NHTSA 85V04) TO REPLACE THIS PART ON 1985 LINCLON MANUFACTURED FROM 11/84 TO 3/85. WHEN I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, I WAS ADVISED, ON MORE THAN ONE OCASSION, THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF ANY RECALL. HOWEVER, I HAVE SINCE DETERMINED AND FORD'S RESEARCH GROUP HAS CONFIRMED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON 3/6/85. THIS INDICATES TO ME THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY FAILED TO RECALL MY VEHICLE IN ERROR. THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF THIS ERROR. MY CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE
BRAKES: LIGHT INDICATOR FOR POWER BRAKE SYSTEM RELAY REMAINS ON, INDICATING THE BRAKE PUMP IS RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSED FIRE.
1985 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1985 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Lincoln Continental: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Suspension (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Lincoln Continental has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.