Lincoln Continental 1977
Model Continental made in 1977 by Lincoln got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V140000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1977 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 9000 | 11/18/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. this may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column.consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result.note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP78052 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/15/1978 | 12/18/1978 | BRAKES | ||
| Brakes | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| Uniroyal, tigerpaw, p225/75r15, dot anhhjduu2001 replacement equipment with less than 10 miles on a 1977, lincoln, continental. while driving 50 mph | |||