LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1985: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V040000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-03-30 1985-04-09 1985-04-17

Production Dates: 1984-11-01 - 1985-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19200

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.

Consequence

A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.

Remedy

REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Notes

VECHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE.