1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 9 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
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.
83V028000 Mar 7, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY N... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
83V017000 Feb 24, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 9, 2009
Incident date: May 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 22, 1998
SCHOOL BUSES NEED SEAT BELTS.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9566
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
9566
Mar 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA01012
Opened: Apr 27, 2001 , Closed: Apr 15, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI RECEIVED FROM FORD AN OWNER LETTER AND DEALER NOTICE, BOTH DATED MARCH 2003.THE OWNER LETTER STATES THAT FORD WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN OF CERTAIN MY 1999-2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS (ALL MY 1999 VEHICLES AND MY 2000 VEHICLES ... Read more
PE00042
Opened: Oct 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 27, 2001
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA95033
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INABILITY TO LATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLES, AND INADVERTENT UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
PE93036
Opened: Apr 12, 1993 , Closed: Aug 4, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89157
Opened: Aug 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 15, 1989
PS PUMP PULLEY BREAKS
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PE89026
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Apr 12, 1989
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88100
Opened: Sep 6, 1988 , Closed: Apr 17, 1989
ABS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE86067
Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
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... Read more
DP78052
Opened: Aug 15, 1978 , Closed: Dec 18, 1978
BRAKES
BRAKES
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL across all model years (1969, 2020).
89
Total Recalls
2,576
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
113
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 108 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 88 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 109 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 94 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 303 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 199 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 399 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 244 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 255 | View |
| 1988 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1983 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |