CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Lincoln Continental has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1986 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1986 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
I OWN A 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL THAT HAS A RECALL LISTED FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, 86V109000. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP HAS FAILED AND MIDAS TOLD ME ABOUT THIS RECALL AND SAID I SHOULD HAVE FORD FIX IT. I WENT TO SCHAUMBURG LINCOLN MERCURY IN SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS - AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. I CALLED FORD DIRECTLY AND THEY DENIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. YET, ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMIN SIGHT THE RECALL FORD NOW DENIES EXISTS, IS IN FACT LISTED. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL REPAIRED, WHICH FORD ADMITS, BUT NEVER BRAKE RECALL LISTED HEREIN. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP & RELAYS. *JB
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE STUCK, UNABLE TO RELEASE SEAT BELT. *SD
SEATBACK CONSISTED OF A STAMPED METAL FRAME WITH OPENING IN CENTER AND NO SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURE, DRIVER FELL THROUGH IT UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION WENT OUT THERE WAS NO WARNING . TT
1986 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1986 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Continental: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Ignition; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Seats (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.