1980 LINCOLN MARK VI Recalls (3)

Campaign:
80V042000 on 04/15/1980
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Manufactured:
07/31/1979 - 08/31/1979
Affected:
14,500
Defect:
The accessory feed wire assembly may have been pinched beneath a mounting bolt by the climate control air duct assembly. if this condition exists, a high resistance "short" may occur and cause the wire to overheat.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if the feed wire is found to be pinched in any way by the climate control/air duct assembly, the wire assembly will be freed and spliced with connectors, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; accessory feed wire assembly.consequences of defect: wire overheating may lead to a vehicle fire andpersonal injury.note: because the accessory wire is hot whenever the battery is connected, thepossibility of such an incident exists during vehicle use or when the vehicleis parked with the key removed.

Campaign:
80V067000 on 07/24/1980
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1979 - 01/31/1980
Affected:
52,053
Defect:
Stop lamp switches on certain vehicles may have been contaminated with oil, which could degrade the contacts and result in a loss of stop lamp function.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the stop lamp switch without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch.consequences of defect: drivers following such a vehicle may not receiveadequate warning of braking, which could cause a rear end collision.note: on vehicles with optional speed control, the stop lamp switch alsodisengages the speed control upon application of the brake pedal. ifmalfunction of the switch prevents normal disengagement of the speed control,this may be accomplished by additional brake pedal application or by depressingthe control "off" button.

Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1980 LINCOLN MARK VI TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
80-4-34-5
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-11-3
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-11-4
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-11-8
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-11-10
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-12-6
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-3-6-S
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
80-12-12
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
380 RECALL
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Unknown

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