Lincoln Continental 1982
Model Continental made in 1982 by Lincoln got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1982
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V041000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1981 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 15988 | 05/26/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/27/1982 | 04/30/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. it is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel spit-back or overfilling were to occur during refueling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage were to take place, it is possible thata fuel and air mixture in the fender well could be ignited by nearby electricalcomponents causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | 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 | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 3020102 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| While driving on major highway the control arm pulled loose from the ball joints- no serious injuries. tt | |||