1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
2 recalls, 94 complaints - 152 TSBs
16E026000 Apr 1, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, Brake... Read more
Consequence
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
96V009000 Jan 23, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
A DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE IN THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION. IF THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM IS BEING USED TO ACTIVATE THE EXTERIOR LIGHT (INCLUDING HEADLAMPS), THE HEADLAMPS COULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR IF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS TURNED ON MANUALLY BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Consequence
IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
94 total complaints
9 crashes 5 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 08/28/2010 AND ONLY DROVE IT THAT DAY. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY AND THEY CLOSED EARLY, I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO CONTACT THEM. ON MONDAY, A REP FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY SOLD THE CAR TO ME FROM SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DEALERSHIP OR TITLE FOR THE CAR AND HE WAS US... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 23, 2009
Incident date: Nov 16, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
TIRES
May 27, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
MY LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING AT APPROX 69 MPH ON I-85. THE TIRE HAD PROPER AIR PRESSURE AND NOTHING WAS RUN OVER TO MAKE A PUNCTURE. I THINK THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE BODY DUE TO POOR ADHESION TO THE STEEL CORD AND THEN THE BODY EXPLODED WITHIN A REVOLUTION OR 2. I BASE THIS ON ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #96V009000 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE IN 1998 WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE WA... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #96V009000 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE IN 1998 WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #96V009000 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE IN 1998 WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE WA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nov 20, 2006
Incident date: Nov 10, 2006
1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL COOLING FAN FIRE. I EXTINGUISHED IT WITH H20 BEFORE FPD ARRIVED. *NM
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 21, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 98V323000. VEHICLE MANIFESTED THE SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED IN THE RECALL CONCERNING REAR LOWER SUB FRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT THAT COULD EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. T... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
JANUARY 10TH THE 'DOOR AJAR' SENSOR CAME ON AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ON. I CHECKED ALL 4 DOORS, THEY WERE ALL CLOSED AND THE LIGHTS REMAINED ON. I THEN PUSHED THE 'RESET' BUTTON FOR THE SENSOR AND THE LIGHTS THEN WOULD GO OFF FOR A BRIEF TIME AND COME BACK ON. THEN, TODAY JANUARY 11TH THE SAME T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BRAKE PROBLEMS. (NAR) *MR THE VEHICLE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME IT WAS REPLACED IT FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER(S) HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE BRAKE PROBLEM. *NM *CB
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
PROBLEM ONE: INTERMITTENT NO-START WHEN CAR HAD BEEN STANDING AFTER INITIAL WARMUP. PROBLEM TWO: SLUGGISH TRANSMISSION FOR ABOUT A YEAR, THEN HARD SHIFTS, AND SQUEAL NOISES, BURNT AND DISCOLORED FLUID
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
PROBLEM ONE: INTERMITTENT NO-START WHEN CAR HAD BEEN STANDING AFTER INITIAL WARMUP. PROBLEM TWO: SLUGGISH TRANSMISSION FOR ABOUT A YEAR, THEN HARD SHIFTS, AND SQUEAL NOISES, BURNT AND DISCOLORED FLUID
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Oct 24, 2003
Incident date: Oct 24, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHT HAD AN OPAQUE GLAZED DEVELOPING OVER THE HEADLIGHT LENS. THE CONDITION REDUCED THE HEADLIGHT BEAM AND CAUSED SEVERE VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION AND COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. *JB ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 26, 2003
Incident date: Jun 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT 0N FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
THE INTERIOR CABIN REAR-VIEW MIRROR WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE 06/96. THE VIEW THROUGH THE MIRROR WAS DISTORTED WHICH PREVENTED CONSUMER FROM SEEING OTHER VEHICLES PROPERLY.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Dec 29, 1999
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LENSES GOT DISCOLORED MAKING THE LIGHT THAT THE REFLECTOR THROWS TO BE DIMMER BY 50%. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Oct 24, 2002
Incident date: Oct 24, 2002
NHTSA INVESTIGATIONS# 3264-EA-96-024 AND 3109-PE-96-033: CONSUMER STATES, THE ENGINE FAN COOLER TOOK FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS AN A ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO RIDE CONTROL MECHANISM, THAT IS EXPOSED TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. ICE OR SNOW CAN GET INTO THE MECHANISUM AND DISABLE IT,MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE OR CONTROL. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
STRUT TOWERS ARE WELDED SO ALIGNMENT CANNOT BE DONE, WEARS TIRES AND BALL JOINTS, DEALER AND FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR, OR MAKE GOOD, THIS PROBLEM IS WITH RANGER AS WELL AS TAURUS AND EXTENDS TO 99 FROM 95, MOST FRONT WHEELS DRIVES HAVE THIS PROBLEM, A RECALL IS WARRANTED AND CLASS ACTION OUGHT TO BE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
THE CAMBER ADJUSTMENT ON THIS CAR AND ALL OTHERS THIS MAKE MODEL ARE WELDED SO IT CANNOT BE MADE, WE ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF DUE TO PAYING FOR ALIGNMNT THAT CANT BE PERFORMED, THIS SITUATION IS WEARING OUT HUNDRDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF TIRES EVERYDAY,, FORD DENIES WONT MAKE IT GOOD PLEASE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 30, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 22, 2002
AIR SUSPENSION WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT AND CAUSE SUSPENSION TO FAIL, CREATING A ROUGH RIDE WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS TAKING A LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK *MJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 2, 2002
ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AFTER REPLACE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR ENGINE HEATER, FOUR INJECTORS ALL TO NO AVAIL.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 21, 2001
Incident date: Nov 11, 2001
DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED WHEN CLOSING OR STAYING CLOSE. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 9, 2001
WHEN IT RAINS PASSENGER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE LEAK WATER ON FLOORS. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN CAR TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 4-5 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 3, 2001
RECALL 96V009000 REPAIRS ON HEADLAMP MODULE WAS DONE IN MAY 2001. PART WAS ALSO REPLACED ON OCTOBER 25, 2001. IT FAILED AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2001, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Sep 4, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 13, 2000
CLEAR PLASTIC LENSES THAT COVER HEADLIGHTS HAVE STARTED TO CHANGE TO A YELLOWISH COLOR. HEADLIGHTS DON'T SHINE THROUGH LENSES BRIGHT ENOUGH, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
SELF DIMMIMG FEATURE FAILED ON INTERSTATE AND MIRROR NOW APPEARS TO HAVE LIQUID BUBBLES IN IT. MIRROR IS VERY CLOUDY AND IS EXTREMLY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH. HAVE HAD ONE CLOSE ACCIDENT DURING BACKUP DUE TO CLOUDINESS IN MIRROR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 1, 2001
CANNOT DRIVE CAR DUE TO NOXIOUS GASES INSIDE CAUSES DIZZINESS/HEADACHES, AND SEIZURES/ DO NOT HAVE HEALTH SYMPTOMS IN OTHER VEHICLES/. DEALER CANNOT PINPOINT PROBLEM. *AK
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Mar 28, 2001
Incident date: Sep 6, 1998
BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRENTY MOTOR COMPANY FAILURE TO HONOR AND IMPLEMENT THEIR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRENTY. MY 1995 LINCOLN DEVELOPED LEFT FRONT ECESSIVE WIN NOISE WHILE UNDER WARRENTY.THE ECESSIVE LEFT FRINT WIND NOISE STARTED AFTER A LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS TO THE WINDOW ON 9/6/98. I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Nov 21, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Feb 14, 2001
Incident date: Feb 10, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
SINCE MARCH 1996 HAS HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED 6 TIMES. FIRST TIME AT 6000 MILES . BOTH FRONT/ LEFT REAR, FIRST 5 UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. *AK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP TWICE. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
SINCE MARCH 1996 HAS HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED 6 TIMES. FIRST TIME AT 6000 MILES . BOTH FRONT/ LEFT REAR, FIRST 5 UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. *AK TRANSMISSION BLEW UP TWICE. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 23, 2000
CAR'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. SOMEWHERE INSIDE ONE OF THE DOORS OR IN A CONTROL PANEL, THIS ITEM IS MALFUNCTIONING-INDICATING THAT ONE OF THE DOORS IS OPEN. WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN THE CAR WILL NOT LOCK. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR WITH CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AND CANNOT LOCK THE DO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
May 19, 2000
STABILIZER BAR BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT. DEALER HAS ORDERED THE PART. HOWEVER, IT IS ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
152 manufacturer communications from 150 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 5 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02107
May 27, 2002
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
98165
Apr 7, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD
8199
Feb 1, 2000
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
983565
Sep 23, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
9911998
Aug 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
9994
May 17, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *TT
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
6110
May 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRUNT OR GROAN NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RETURNED TO CENTER AFTER A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
12559
Mar 1, 1999
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
98251
Dec 21, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC
987252
Dec 21, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING BRAKE CREAKING.
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
5226
Dec 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
5300
Dec 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT
12239
Dec 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT
98232
Nov 23, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. *YC
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12077
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *MJS
12178
Nov 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
12189
Nov 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS
985101
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *TT
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
4750
Sep 1, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
98-4804
Sep 1, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK
4663
Aug 1, 1998
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
11740
Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT
11780
Aug 1, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
9804279885
Jul 10, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC
9802169837
May 27, 1998
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC
9802169838
May 27, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC
9885
Apr 27, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ISSUES WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9875
Apr 13, 1998
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. *YC
982675
Apr 1, 1998
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A1
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A HIGH FREQUENCY SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES UNDER MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A6
Mar 18, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A20
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A SQUEALING NOISE MAY COME FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING. *TT
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9847
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT
983100
Feb 24, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CONCERNS WITH THE ENGINE COOLING FAN INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. *TT
983112
Feb 23, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
9811352
Feb 1, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CONCERNS WITH THE ENGINE COOLING FAN RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY EVEN WITH THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF OR REMOVED. *TT
9813
Jan 19, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
983565
Jan 1, 1998
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION ON SOME VEHICLES.
983571
Jan 1, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT
97111097233
Nov 10, 1997
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SOME VEHICLES ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MAY SELF-ACTIVATE. *YC
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97111097237
Nov 10, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
97090297184
Sep 2, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
BC2361970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
BC2441970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTSIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TW
9762
Mar 17, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FLOOR CONSOLE- CUPHOLDER AND/OR ASHTRAY BINDS DURING OPERATION. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
97611
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAMP- "LOW OIL LEVEL" WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION AFTER STARTING ENGINE WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/96. *JD
97613
Mar 17, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
TRANSAXLE- AX4S/AX4N- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER TRANSAXLE EXCHANGE. *JD
9751
Mar 3, 1997
220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9757
Mar 3, 1997
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MESSAGE CENTER- "CHECK RIDE CONTROL" DISPLAYED- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1873 AND/OR C1877. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3240970210
Feb 10, 1997
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BRIEF GRUNT FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN RETURNING THE WHEEL FROM A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TW
BC3273970207
Feb 7, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
LIST OF PREFIXES OR RADIO UNITS TO RETURN FOR REPAIR. *TW
BC0305A97020
Feb 1, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION. *TW
BC0013972301
Jan 23, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
"CLUNKING" NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S), REPLACE THE SWAY BAR LINK(S) WITH NEW REVISED DESIGN PART(S). *JD
BC0305972301
Jan 23, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION. *JD
BC0308972301
Jan 23, 1997
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD
BC3412972301
Jan 23, 1997
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD
BC3422972301
Jan 23, 1997
190000 TIRES
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WARE OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC3504972301
Jan 23, 1997
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD
BC1018597230
Jan 23, 1997
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD
BC1021297230
Jan 23, 1997
190000 TIRES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC1021697230
Jan 23, 1997
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION OF IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA01012
Opened: Apr 27, 2001 , Closed: Apr 15, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI RECEIVED FROM FORD AN OWNER LETTER AND DEALER NOTICE, BOTH DATED MARCH 2003.THE OWNER LETTER STATES THAT FORD WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN OF CERTAIN MY 1999-2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS (ALL MY 1999 VEHICLES AND MY 2000 VEHICLES ... Read more
PE00042
Opened: Oct 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 27, 2001
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA95033
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INABILITY TO LATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLES, AND INADVERTENT UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
PE93036
Opened: Apr 12, 1993 , Closed: Aug 4, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89157
Opened: Aug 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 15, 1989
PS PUMP PULLEY BREAKS
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PE89026
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Apr 12, 1989
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88100
Opened: Sep 6, 1988 , Closed: Apr 17, 1989
ABS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE86067
Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
BRAKE FAILURE
ANALYSIS:THE 8 COMPLAINTS IN ODI COMPLAINT FILE REVEALED SUDDEN BRAKEFAILURE.FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN, 03250000, ON 1985 MARK VII'SFOR AN OUT OF POSITION WIRING HARNESS.IN THIS CASE THE BRAKING SENSORMAY SHORT CAUSING POWER BRAKE FAILURE.THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLSPERTAINING TO THIS ALLEGED... Read more
DP78052
Opened: Aug 15, 1978 , Closed: Dec 18, 1978
BRAKES
BRAKES
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL across all model years (1969, 2020).
89
Total Recalls
2,576
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
113
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 108 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 88 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 109 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 2 | 94 | |
| 1994 | 5 | 303 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 199 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 399 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 244 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 255 | View |
| 1988 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |