Recall Detail

LINCOLN / CONTINENTAL / 1986

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 27534 Vehicale/Equipment Name: LINCOLN
Recalled Component Id: 000004801000009525000000212 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: CONTINENTAL Model Year: 1986
NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V108000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Manufacturer That Filed Report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1985 End date of Manufacturing: Apr, 01 1986
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 20000
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Aug, 11 1986 Recall Initiator: ODI
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company Report Received Date: Aug, 08 1986
Record Creation date : Aug, 13 1986 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine. if this occurs, the engine will remain running, but the battery current to the brake system supply motor will be interrupted. consequence of defect: with power to most accessories and the brake system supply motor interrupted, the power assist to the front brake will be lost and after about 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of rear brake function will result, causing increased stopping distance. however, the instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur. Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary : Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders. Recall Notes: System: ignition lock cylinder/brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor for hydraulic rear brakes and power assist front brakes.
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