The service and repair manual for the 1986 Lincoln Continental — the 5.0L V8 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lincoln published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Givenchy Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 8 complaints · 23 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Continental manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 671
- Accessories & Equipment 265
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 135
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 212
- Brakes 427
- Maintenance 104
- Drivelines & Axles 46
- Steering 120
- Electrical 192
- Suspension 77
- Engine Mechanical 143
- Transmission 165
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Continental
- Vehicle Speed Control · 85V115000An 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 86V023000Wiring 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, hydrauli.
- Electrical System — ignition · 86V108000The 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › hydraulic · 86V109000Under 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.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 87V139000Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss.
Owners have filed 8 complaints and Lincoln has issued 23 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Continental. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Continental manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Continental?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 across the Givenchy Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lincoln published for this year.
What 1986 Continental problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Continental, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lincoln dealers.
Does it include 1986 Continental wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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