Vehicle would start up intermittently. Noticed a loss of fuel while driving. Checked relay, and traced it back to the gas tank. There was an exposed wire in the gas tank. If wires came loose, it could start a fire. Contacted dealer. Dealer said this was a normal feature in all vehicles. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1981 Lincoln Continental Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1980 has 0 and the 1982 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Continental year, for its age
#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Lincoln Continental problems
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No recalls for the 1981 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Lincoln Continental. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1981 Lincoln Continental
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Lincoln Continental: every year compared
All Continental years1981 Lincoln Continental vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1981 Lincoln Continental
Does the 1981 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Lincoln Continental right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Lincoln Continental?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Lincoln Continental had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 4, 2000 and the latest on February 4, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Lincoln Continental a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lincoln Continental year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lincoln Continental years have the most complaints?
1993 (381), 1994 (370), 1991 (221). See every Lincoln Continental year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Lincoln Continental has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data