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1984 Lincoln Continental Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1984 Lincoln Continental, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #832961, filed 1999-01

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201815%
201711%
2002412%
2001413%
200046%
1999410%
19981419%
199766%
199648%
19951116%
19948545%
19937360%
19924435%
19915628%
19904025%
19892616%
19881012%
1987111%
1986113%
1985213%
1984233%

Other parts of the 1984 Lincoln Continental

Electrical system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1984 Lincoln Continental

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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