CarRecallWatchThe 1983 Lincoln Continental has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
1983 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1983 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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1983 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1983 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1983 Lincoln Continental: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Lincoln Continental has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.