Lincoln Continental 1969-2002
Model Continental made by Lincoln got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 38 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (unknown or other).
Car model
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| BC8793950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37910 | No crank condition due to corrosion at starter solenoid terminal. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 5229 | 12/01/1998 | 615348 | Subject regarding transaxle /transmission / transfer case - vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles - recommended guidelines. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
| BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 6036 | 05/01/1999 | 606950 | 1987 - 1990 axod transaxles and 1991 - 1998 axod-e/ax4s - low / intermidate servo tube retaining bracket. *tt | 11/07/2000 | |
| BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC4854961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50444 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| BC1011597020 | 01/02/1997 | 51179 | Suspension tuning may be firmer and may convey more road noise than customers are accustomed to in lincoln products. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 14470 | 11/01/2000 | 616543 | Informational - attention all atw / tire program and lincoln dealers - dot code reminder: firestone tire recall and the continental tire customer satisfaction program 00b57. *tt | 03/02/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| BC1032697020 | 02/01/1997 | 51783 | Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| BC9680961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50540 | Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP94006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/11/1994 | 01/26/1995 | POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES | ||
| Power steering fluid fires | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving the vehicle suddenly lost power steering, the instrument panel went blank and there were no turn signals although the vehicles motor continued to run, the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem unless it was occuring at that moment but said that the vehicles ignition switch may have overheated causing this problem. nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work on seat belts not completed due to lack of parts. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 1 | 01/30/1999 | |
| While exiting a parking lot, the rear sub-frame dropped almost locking steering, consumer was barely able to maneuver the car without being hit by other traffic, recall 93v106002 deals with this problem, however the state that the consumer lives in is not included in this recall. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Air suspension failure, causing rear end to sag. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 50-55 mph, front driver's side tire had a blowout. there was some damage to rim and paint on vehicle. 225/75r15. replacement uniroyal tiger paws tires less then 10 miles mounted on a lincoln, continental, dot anhhjduu2001. *ak *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The rearview mirror attached to the windshield had a hole inside and leaked liquid crystal. this caused poor visibility at night. the consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. consumer insisted this was a defect. *ak the consumer was informed that the liquid crystal had deteriorated. *sc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | NAPLES | GERMAINE LINC. |