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1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

2 recalls, 9 complaints - 13 TSBs

84V072000 Jun 15, 1984
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
IF THE SELECTOR IS GENTLY OR SLOWLY MOVED TOWARDS PARK, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT CHANGE TO PARKING GEAR. SIMILARLY, SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE SELECTOR FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL MAY NOT REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM REVERSE GEAR.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER-ISOLATED SHIFT ROD WITH A CONVENTIONAL ONE-PIECE ROD AND WILL READJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE.
495 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
530,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 4, 1999
Incident date: Dec 26, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITHT ENGINE. WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OFF, NOTICED THAT IT WOULDN'T RESTART. WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Aug 28, 1996
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED 3 TIMES.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 22, 1994
BOTH AIR SUSPENSION BAGS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR Dec 6, 1995
Incident date: Dec 5, 1995
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FRONT AND THE REAR ON THE VEHICLE DROP TO THE GROUND CAN NOT SEE THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 6, 1995
Incident date: Dec 5, 1995
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FRONT AND THE REAR ON THE VEHICLE DROP TO THE GROUND CAN NOT SEE THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 2, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR/VOLTAGE REGULATOR. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM May 2, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
WATER PUMP REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) May 2, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
REPLACED EGR VALVE. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 20.0 28.0 23.0 Diesel $3,450
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 14.0 20.0 16.0 Regular $3,850
2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 21.0 29.0 24.0 Diesel $3,300
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 14.0 19.0 16.0 Regular $3,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

13 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
9874 Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *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
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249 Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221 Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA95033 Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89157 Opened: Aug 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
PS PUMP PULLEY BREAKS
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PE89026 Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Apr 12, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88100 Opened: Sep 6, 1988 , Closed: Apr 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
ABS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE86067 Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1977
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

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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
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1988 9 147 View
1987 1 14 View
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1985 2 18 View
1984 (current) 2 9
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1982 2 1 View
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