MYRModel Year Report

1984 Lincoln Continental

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1984 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:10.040Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 6 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints

1984: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198889
1989161
1990160
1991206
1992126
1993122
1994191
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201775
201820
201932
20207

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 6 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and springs/bags.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-04

Electrical system

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

Vehicle stalled due to a defective alternator/voltage regulator. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-02

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-12-22Seat belts83V134000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

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  2. R
    1984-07-11Steering84V072000 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…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace rubber-isolated shift rod with a conventional one-piece rod and will readjust the shift linkage.

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  3. I
    1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-13 Parking brake failure
  4. I
    1993-04-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-04 Air suspension failure

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V134000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 84V072000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Lincoln Continental?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Lincoln Continental have?
2 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.