Lincoln Continental 1979
Model Continental made in 1979 by Lincoln got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V256000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1978 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 11/17/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. during normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in park. as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; transmission, automatic.consequences of defect: this condition could result in vehicle damage, propertydamage, and personal injury.note: owner is advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicleparked or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V117000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 82000 | 06/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 80-3-10-S | 06/01/1980 | 48399 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 12/10/1998 | ||
| Gear shift handele broke off while pulling out of parking space. dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. can nhtsa help or provide information on this matter. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Left vehicle running while parked in the driveway, vehicle slipped into reverse but the shift gear was still in park. contacted dealer and manufacturer and said that there is nothing that could be done. *ak | |||