1993 Lincoln Continental
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1993 Lincoln Continental. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0L engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3L engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8L engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0L engines and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Owner complaints
121 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. While driving approximately 15 to 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred approximately six or seven times. The vehicle was purchased in march of 2015 from a private owner. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
TL* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. The contact stated that after completing a left hand turn, the vehicle didn't straightened which forced the contact to swerve in the other direction/ the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. The contact stated that after completing a left hand turn, the vehicle didn't straightened which forced the contact to swerve in the other direction/ the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on the sub-frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The failure and current mileages were 270,000. updated 08/23/12*lj the consumer stated the dealer never performed any recall repairs on the vehicle after haviing the vehicle examined by his son-in-law.
- Engine and engine cooling
The car was purchased from family on november 5, 2004, and the failure occured less than two months later on december 22, 2004. the car has been driven by us less than 1,000 miles and current mileage IS only 29,900 as the car was owned by my husband's grandmother. the car IS in pristine condition…
The car was purchased from family on november 5, 2004, and the failure occured less than two months later on december 22, 2004. the car has been driven by us less than 1,000 miles and current mileage IS only 29,900 as the car was owned by my husband's grandmother. the car IS in pristine condition and was towed to witt lincoln-mercury dealership on december 23, 2004. we were notified the evening of the 23RD that the head gasket appeared to be blown and on christmas eve that the initial repair estimate was $1,485 minimum, which includes 11 hours of labor at $85. my 1990 toyota celica has 260K+ miles, my husband's 1984 chevrolet camaro has 280K+ miles. it IS amazing that ford builds cars that require major repairs after less than 30,000 miles!!! they should be shut down.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
While driving headlights go off. Consumer mentioned a recall, however, none was found. Recall for 108 headlight manual. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Suspension
Engine (3.8L V6) blew head gasket first time at ~60,000 miles. dealer repaired. thirteen months later, ~72,000 miles, head gasket blew again. different dealer repaired, (another $1,600 with no help from manufacturer or previous repairing dealer). Now with ~126,000 miles on vehicle, head gasket may have blown again. all three motor mounts and harmonic stabilizer were replaced (all mounts were leaking or cracked).
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Suspension
We have had so many problems where would you start. the rear air bags exploded shortly after we bought it. we have had electrical problems, coolent leaks, and belt problems. one trip to oklahoma cost a transmission, and the next trip, the head gaskets on the engine.
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I did not get a recall for the 1986-1993 for the brake rotor hub corrosion problem. I did receive and repaired the subframe mount(93v-106.001) the rotor hub IS a continuing problem as I have paid to have this replaced once and would like to have a ford authorized repair facility look at this.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Engine head gasket blew out. simultaneously, while driving temperature gauge fluctuated, and engine light came on. then, vehicle stalled. Prior to this incident heating system was inoperative. recall 97v019000 on engine cooling fan was issued, but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Air suspension system goes bad which causes the rear end to drag. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle overheated, and smoke emitted from the tailpipe, coolant leaked due to blown head gasket. The dealer was notified. mr *ph *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering failure, motor mount failure, head gasket leak and the transmission seals leak. car has 75000 miles. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
This car has been meticulously maintained and had all regular maintenance. We are concerned that the head gasket problem IS the same as the one in the 1994 recall and that this should apply to our car as well. We are also concerned after reading many reports of multiple head gasket failures on the same car.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
There IS crystalized coolant next to head gasket, indicating that there IS a leak. gaskets have not blown. dealer has not seen vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
On 01/12/02 I was driving 130 miles east of los angeles,i noticed that the car was running below normal on the temperature, ten minutes later I hear a beeping sound from the dash and noticed the car was runnig hot. After having it towed back to torrance, ca. The mechanic tells that I have a blown…
On 01/12/02 I was driving 130 miles east of los angeles,i noticed that the car was running below normal on the temperature, ten minutes later I hear a beeping sound from the dash and noticed the car was runnig hot. After having it towed back to torrance, ca. The mechanic tells that I have a blown head gasket and that it,s pretty common on the ford 3.8 six cylinder engines.i called ford and they told me that my 1993 continental had no recalls on my engine. But it's not the modle of the car but the defective engine and they never notified me about the possible problem.after going on the inter-net I've found a lot of ford models over the past ten years with the same problem of a blown head gasket.i think ford should have a recall on all of these engines. Thank you mr. Gary stuart. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving 65-70 mph vehicle was over heating. pulled vehicle over and checked under hood. Noticed coolant was low and replaced it. problem reappeared again. Took vehicle to a technician. Informed owner head gaskets needed to be replaced.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Lower subframe mount plate broke. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Intermittently headlights go out for brief intervals. A recall has been issued on make and model. However, this vehicles was not included due to vin. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer reported to dealer on defective head gaskets. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The described vehicle evidently had a water pump go out. The vehicle gauge never indicated vehicle was hot, so there was no warning when the vehicle overheated and quit running. While traveling 65 mph on interstate 70, we lost braking and steering capacity and were fortunate not to have to brake or maneuver aggresively. there were 4 persons in the vehicle who can attest that the warning system did not work. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle experienced premature head gasket failure at 40,217 miles which requires complete engine replacement, consumer requests that the extended warranty which covered head gaskets that were defective for the 1994-1995 models include the 1993 model as well. *mjs
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Consumer unable to start vehicle. had mechanic look at it, who found gear shift unable to be shifted into park. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
This known problem IS outrageous and ford should stand behind the product I have written them and no help from them .no safety defect listed in summary. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle had a design problem with the motor and head gasket assembly which the manufacturer was aware of, the damaged gaskets were replaced in 1997 with the same style gaskets as the original ill designed gasket which eventually failed again. nlm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Two of the three times the air ride units exploded the resulting report was similar to that of a high powered rifle, startling myself and those within hundreds of yards. also the car's handling was serverly impaired. if I had been travelling at a higher rate of speed an accident would have been possible. I've told the service people that this should be seen as a safety issue but they had no reply.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Blown head gasket on 3.8 liter engine at only 42,000 miles, causing damage to engine which also needs to be replaced. *ak consumer feels this should be covered in the recall. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cooling fan fires
There is no summary currently available
- Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford IS aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
- Alleged defective tie rods
Alleged defective tie rods
- Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
- Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3020102Unknown
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622660This information IS a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information IS intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions.
- 619293Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S transaxle.
- 613327Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking.
- 613234Information 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
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607497Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing 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.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 605338Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole.
- 605294Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 603573A 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.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601270Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601020A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums.
- 601005Service brake pedal may have a slip / stick condition when the brake IS applied.
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