Defect Investigation Detail

LINCOLN / CONTINENTAL / 1986

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE86067 Vehicale/Equipment Name: LINCOLN
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CONTINENTAL Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Jul, 29 1986 Date Closed: Sep, 09 1986
Subject: BRAKE FAILURE Summary: 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.