1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
The 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 530,495 vehicles.
Recall 84V072000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 495 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE RUBBER-ISOLATED SHIFT ROD WITH A CONVENTIONAL ONE-PIECE ROD AND WILL READJUST THE SHIFT LINKAGE.
View full details →Recall 83V134000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 530,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED 3 TIMES.
BOTH AIR SUSPENSION BAGS FAILED.
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
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
View all Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 1979 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2 complaints
- 1980 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 1981 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
- 1982 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 1 complaint
- 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2 complaints
- 1984 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (current)
- 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 18 complaints
- 1986 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 8 complaints
- 1987 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 14 complaints
- 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 147 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 255 complaints
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