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1986 Lincoln Continental recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Lincoln Continental. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1986 Lincoln Continental recalls, newest first

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 1986NHTSA 86V10900038,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic

Summary
Under certain conditions, contacts in brake system relay could remain closed, causing the brake pump motor to run continuously, causing it to overheat and eventually fail. Consequence of defect: should the brake supply motor fail, the power assist to the front brakes 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.
Remedy
Replace pump motor relays.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 1986NHTSA 86V10800020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

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.
Remedy
Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 1986NHTSA 86V02300016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary
Wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by FMVSS 105, hydraulic brake systems. Consequence of defect: sensor will not transmit signal to brake warning light when the fluid level is less than one fourth full. Without this warning signal the fluid level may decrease to the point where partial or complete loss of brake would be experienced and may lead to an accident.
Remedy
Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 19, 1985NHTSA 85V115000147 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
An aluminum casting flash on the face of the throttle body may break off and become trapped between the throttle plate and the bore in the throttle body. Consequences of defect: throttle may fail to return to idle position when released and could result in loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident.
Remedy
Remove excess casting flash.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1986 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Seats › Front assembly › Recliner2
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
  4. Fuel system1
  5. Gasoline › Delivery1

Other Lincoln Continental years

Other 1986 Lincoln models

Questions

Does the 1986 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Lincoln Continental recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Lincoln Continental?
8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.