Lincoln Continental 1984
Model Continental made in 1984 by Lincoln got 9 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: parking brake, suspension. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4l, 5.0l.
Model 1984
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.4L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 720 | 5 | 83 9 2 | |||
( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/27/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
( 2.4L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/41/32 | $ 693 | 5 | 84 113 | |||
( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/26/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 831031 |
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 | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
84V072000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1984 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 495 | 07/11/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/1984 | 06/20/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace rubber-isolated shift rod with a conventional one-piece rod and will readjust the shift linkage. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter diesel engineand automatic transmission with column mounted shifters.system: power train transmission; gear selector lever.consequences of defect: a parked car not in the park mode may roll backward orforward if the parking brake is not set. also when moving from reverse toneutral, vehicle may still move in reverse because the gear change did notoccur in the transmission. unexpected vehicle movement may result in anaccident and personal injury. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
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 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
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 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
PE93036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/12/1993 | 08/04/1993 | AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
Vehicle stalled due to a defective alternator/voltage regulator. tt | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
05/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dsh | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
Water pump replaced. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
12/26/1998 | |||
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 | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
Replaced egr valve. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
12/05/1995 | |||
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 - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
09/22/1994 | 2 | ||
Both air suspension bags failed. | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
12/05/1995 | |||
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 | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
08/28/1996 | 3 | 07/11/1987 | |
Cruise control cable failed 3 times. |