Does the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1980 Lincoln Lincoln recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1980 Lincoln Lincoln recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lincoln been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Lincoln Lincoln recalls, newest first

January 12, 1981NHTSA 81V00800021,000,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary: This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. The parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. The vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. This could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. It should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 27, 1980NHTSA 80V06700052,053 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: Stop lamp switches on certain vehicles may have been contaminated with oil, which could degrade the contacts and result in a loss of stop lamp function.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the stop lamp switch without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1980 Lincoln models

Questions

Does the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Lincoln Lincoln recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Lincoln Lincoln?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.