Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 98203 | 01/01/1999 | 604389 | Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt | 04/28/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 98164 | 04/07/2000 | 609732 | A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers. this coating must be removed before delivery to the customer. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| 98203 | 10/12/1998 | 603688 | Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9844 | 03/02/1998 | 601263 | Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| 9831 | 02/16/1998 | 600585 | Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| 9833 | 02/16/1998 | 600587 | Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 12223 | 12/01/1998 | 615484 | For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1998 lincoln continental. consumer writes regarding defective rear seat belts *tgw the consumer stated the right and left rear seat belts no longer retract. also, water entered the front headlights and caused the lens to fogged up. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| Soon after purchasing vehicle it began to leak from behind the dashboard. then, sun roof, and side windows leaked. dealership has replaced all the seals, but it still leaks.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 5 | 10/21/1998 | |
| Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to remedy problem, then on 26-sep-2001, engine was leaking oil from the right valve cover gasket which had to be replaced, also the water pump was leaking, the door ajar light on dashboard illuminated and would not go out leaving doors in the open position. *jg *ak | |||
| 03/22/1998 | 2 | ||
| The right rear door of the lincoln's chassis is entrenched with a split. this allows rain to leak in or air to blow through. will be taken vehicle to dealer to check. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Driver heard a loud pop and the steering wheel pulled violently to the left, and could not be controlled. body absorbers where the frame supporting the engine, transmission, front suspension, and steering had broken loose from the body of the vehicle. the washer holding the body absorbers failed apparently due to corrosion and fatigue. | |||