Vehicle recall 86V108000 · August 8, 1986
Lincoln Continental and Mark VII
The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 11, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Continental (1986): 1986
- Lincoln Mark VII (1986): 1986
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