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#BS-1979-LINCON-26D81979 Lincoln Continental
Based on reports from 2 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch issues.
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Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1979 Lincoln Continental: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Lincoln Continental, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Lincoln Continental, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN WHICH THE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT HEAT-TREATED. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, A PARKING PAWL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED COULD BECOME DEFORMED OR WORN TO THE POINT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN "PARK". AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING OR LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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The worst model year for the Lincoln Continental is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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