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1984 Lincoln ContinentalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1984 Lincoln Continental, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints62 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Lincoln Continental has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21
Engine and engine cooling21
Suspension20
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1984 Lincoln Continental recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other Continental year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Continental median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Lincoln Continental, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREPE89039 · closed Jun 13, 1989
    No recall
  2. AIR SUSPENSION FAILUREPE93036 · closed Aug 4, 1993
    No recall

Own a 1984 Continental?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.