Vehicle recall 86V109000 · August 8, 1986
Lincoln Continental and Mark VII
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: brakes. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a brake system supply motor hydraulic rear brakes and power assist front brakes.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V109000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 11, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
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 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- Lincoln Mark VII (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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