Brake failure

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Lincoln vehicles. Closed 9 September 1986.

Investigation
PE86067
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
29 July 1986
Closed
9 September 1986

What NHTSA investigated

Analysis:the 8 complaints in odi complaint file revealed sudden brakefailure.ford has issued a service bulletin, 03250000, on 1985 mark vii'sfor an out of position wiring harness.in this case the braking sensormay short causing power brake failure.there have been no recallspertaining to this alleged defect.further investigation is suggested toevaluate this alleged defect.status:ir prepared.proposed action:to open a preliminary evaluation.

Recalls that followed

  1. Lincoln — Electrical System: Ignition86V1080008 August 198620,000 vehicles
  2. Lincoln — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Hydraulic86V1090008 August 198638,000 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
LincolnCONTINENTAL1985–1986
LincolnMARK VII1985–1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.