| Make : LINCOLN | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841101 - 19850301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V040000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850330 | Date Received by ODI: 19850409 | Date Added to Database: 19850417 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19200 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY. |
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Consequence:
A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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