1979 Lincoln Continental Base
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 78-79 Lincoln Continental Town Car, front right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Franky17 Jk by Bekbol Jk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1970 Lincoln Coupe by 1970 Lincoln Continental, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Lincoln Continental TC instrument panel by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Lincoln Continental Base is a 6.6-liter V8 with a 3-speed c6 automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Continental measures 233.0 inches long on a 127.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.6L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 6.6 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed C6 automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 233 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 127.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Lincoln Continental Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 15, 1979 · 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN.
NHTSA campaign 79V117000
Nov 27, 1978 · 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN HEAT-TREATED.
NHTSA campaign 78V256000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.