Vehicle recall 80V147000 · November 13, 1980
Ford LTD, Lincoln Mark VI and 1 more model
Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. Water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 and 5.8 literengines.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit within the relay may cause overheatingwhich could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 19, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,154
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford LTD (1981): 1981
- Lincoln Mark VI (1981): 1981
- Mercury MARQUIS (1981): 1981
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