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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.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1987 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

1986 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

remove excess casting flash.

1986 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.

1986 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of 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 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace pump motor relays.

1985 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System

Consequence of Defect

a malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry.

Corrective Action

a wire to the air suspension compressor could overheat creating a potential for a fire, primarily when parked and key is removed.

Recall Notes

replace control module with a newly designed module.

1985 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace pump motor relays.

1984 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

labels specifying vehicle capacity weight and designated seating capacity overstate the maximum load permissible for both occupants and luggage. the label is in non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the incorrect label will be replaced.

1984 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device

Consequence of Defect

the steering wheel may be locked when the ignition key is in the off position and the gear shift lever is not in park. this condition constitutes a non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, theft protection.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

key release control cable will be inspected and modified if necessary.

1984 Lincoln Mark Vii

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.