Springs: air suspension systemRecall 85V-040 · Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-040 covers 19,200 Lincoln vehicles for a springs: air suspension system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.
The risk
A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.
The fix
REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
VECHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1984 to March 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.