1983 Lincoln Continental Givenchy
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 1983 Lincoln Continental Givenchy is a 140-hp 4.9-liter V8 with a 4-speed aod automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 140 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
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, electronic fuel injection (shared with Lincoln Town Car) |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft |
| 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Lincoln Continental Givenchy 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 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
Mar 7, 1983 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 83V028000
Feb 24, 1983 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 83V017000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Lincoln CONTINENTAL
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Lincoln CONTINENTAL. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 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 1983 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.