Lincoln Continental 1983

Model Continental made in 1983 by Lincoln got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to other, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
83V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)9816202/26/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/07/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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 not engage the parking gear.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
83V017000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1982 to 12/01/1982V (Vehicle)3600003/09/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/24/198302/28/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with column shift andautomatic transmission.system: power train; transmission control selector tube retaining clips.consequences of defect: the selector tube, which is routed inside the steeringcolumn, controls the position of the transmission gear indicator in the dash.if the clip loosens and the tube is not positioned correctly, the indicator maynot be accurate. for example, the indicator may show that the transmission isin park, when it is actually in reverse, or it may indicate neutral whenthe transmission is in gear. if this should occur, and the parking brake is notset, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident or personalinjury.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
956603/01/19953020102Unknown11/01/1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89039FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/09/198906/13/1989PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
OTHER
 School buses need seat belts.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
05/18/2008
 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 replaced. he notified the dealer in reference to recall # 83v017000, power train, automatic transmission; lever and linkage column shift, and a technician concluded that since the vin was excluded he was ineligible for a free remedy. no repairs have been made. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.