1982 Lincoln Continental Base
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: Lincoln Continental 1984-1987 front by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lincoln Continental (Fox) front by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental -- 09-03-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lincoln Continental (4282952655) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lincoln Continental (Fox) rear by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Lincoln Continental Base is a 131-hp 4.9-liter V8 with a 4-speed aod automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 131 horsepower.
The Continental measures 201.2 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV 4.9 L (302 cu in) Ford Windsor V8, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 131 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed AOD automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.2 in |
| Width | 73.6 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 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 1982 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
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.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Apr 27, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INADEQUATE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE FUEL FILLER OPENING-COLLAR ASSEMBLY. TWO ATTACHING SCREWS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS JOINT WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A SMALL QUANTITY OF OVERFLOW FUEL COULD LEAK INTO THE RIGHT REAR FENDER WELL BEHIND THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL IF FUEL "SPIT-BACK" OR OVERFILLING WERE TO OCCUR DURING REFUELING.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL THE TWO MISSING FASTENERS AND A LOWER FLANGE REINFORCEMENT AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V041000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 1 |
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 1982 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.