Defect
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…
Remedy
REPLACE PUMP MOTOR RELAYS.
1985 Lincoln Mark Vii Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1985 Lincoln Mark Vii has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 57,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.
Consequence
A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.
Remedy
REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1crashes
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Hi my car experienced an electrical short to the compressor motor for my 1985 lincoln continental mark vii. I called ford motor dealers and then ford motor co. All of them said there was no recalls for my 1985. I am being lied to by them as I have found information contrary to their statements to…”
“Hi my car experienced an electrical short to the compressor motor for my 1985 lincoln continental mark vii. I called ford motor dealers and then ford motor co. All of them said there was no recalls for my 1985. I am being lied to by them as I have found information contrary to their statements to…”
“Engine stopped completely shut down while driving at 45mph. Hit the right rear of car & damaged right side. Failure of ignition module, replaced module for engine to function.”
“The abs light came on and the brake pedal became hard as a rock, and the car kept going through the light. *ak”
“Air suspension control module failed, causing vehicle to drop down in rear.”
“Air suspension control module failed, causing vehicle to drop down in rear.”
“While driving in hot weather, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. *ak”
“While traveling 35 mph and without any indication, vehicle stalled out and died. Dealer has been contacted. *ak *yh”
Defect investigations
Investigation PE86067 Opened 1986-07-29 · closed 1986-09-09
BRAKE FAILURE
ANALYSIS:THE 8 COMPLAINTS IN ODI COMPLAINT FILE REVEALED SUDDEN BRAKEFAILURE.FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN, 03250000, ON 1985 MARK VII'SFOR AN OUT OF POSITION WIRING HARNESS.IN THIS CASE THE BRAKING SENSORMAY SHORT CAUSING POWER BRAKE FAILURE.THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLSPERTAINING TO THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.FURTHER…
Investigation PE86067 Opened 1986-07-29 · closed 1986-09-09
BRAKE FAILURE
ANALYSIS:THE 8 COMPLAINTS IN ODI COMPLAINT FILE REVEALED SUDDEN BRAKEFAILURE.FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN, 03250000, ON 1985 MARK VII'SFOR AN OUT OF POSITION WIRING HARNESS.IN THIS CASE THE BRAKING SENSORMAY SHORT CAUSING POWER BRAKE FAILURE.THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLSPERTAINING TO THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.FURTHER…
Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Lincoln Mark Vii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.