1985 Lincoln Continental Service and Repair Manual

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1985 Lincoln Continental service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Givenchy Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Valentino Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.4L 146Cu. In. l6 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
  • 5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1985 Lincoln Continental Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #85V04000009/04/1985Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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

Remedy

REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

NHTSA #86V10900008/08/1986Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

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.

Remedy

REPLACE PUMP MOTOR RELAYS.

TSB #623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

TSB #623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

TSB #608431

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

TSB #612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

TSB #6090087

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

TSB #6089681

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

TSB #604059

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

TSB #601343

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

Showing the 8 most recent of 20 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20000310Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMFire reported

A FAULTY AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM CAUSED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. YH

19990920Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMFire reported

POORLY DESIGNED AIR SUSPENSION MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. MODULE WAS RECALLED (85V04), BUT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

19990906Component: SUSPENSIONFire reported

MY LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. ALL INDICATIONS ARE THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE AIR SUSPENSION CONTOL MODULE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL (NHTSA 85V04) TO REPLACE

19961017Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHFire reported

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSED FIRE.

19960731Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEFire reported

VEHICLE FIRE.

Showing the 5 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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