The service and repair manual for the 1982 Lincoln Continental — 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lincoln published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 3.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Givenchy Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Signature Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 7 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Continental manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 45
- Engine Performance 280
- Accessories & Equipment 486
- General Information 1,605
- Body & Frame 111
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 94
- Brakes 83
- Maintenance 64
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 598
- Steering 222
- Engine Mechanical 333
- Suspension 127
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Continental
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 82V041000The 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 th.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Lincoln has issued 7 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Continental. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Continental manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Continental?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 across the Givenchy Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Signature Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lincoln published for this year.
What 1982 Continental problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Continental, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lincoln dealers.
Does it include 1982 Continental wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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