1983 Lincoln Continental
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1983
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1989 | 161 |
| 1990 | 160 |
| 1991 | 206 |
| 1992 | 126 |
| 1993 | 122 |
| 1994 | 191 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 96 |
| 1998 | 72 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing column shift.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 1983 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator does not accurately reflect the shift selector position.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-09
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1983-02-26Power train83V028000 The 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…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
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1983-03-09Power train83V017000 The 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…
Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
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1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-13 Parking brake failure
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain 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…
Remedy: Federal-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.
Buy-smart checklist
1983 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V028000 · Power train
- Recall 83V017000 · Power train
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1983 Lincoln Continental reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1983 Lincoln Continental?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Lincoln Continental have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.