1995 Lincoln Continental
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Lincoln Continental. Newest first.
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, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
70 complaints5 involved a crash5 involved a fire13 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Exterior lighting · Interior lighting · Power train · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline · Service brakes, air · Traction control system
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…
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 using their dealership to sell and to retrieve the title once the sell was final. The car was ok when I left the dealership, but after a couple hours it died on me while I was driving almost causing a accident. On the dash it keep saying, "check charging system". I know a lil about cars and I really need the transportation because I'm a college student at the university of wisconsin-milwaukee, I decided to try to get it fixed to my knowledge, but it seems as if it's something more to this "lemon" auction auto sold me. I replaced the alternator, voltage regulator and bought a new battery and nothing has changed. It'll drive for a hour or two then die while I'm driving. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
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…
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 the sound and the fact that bare tire cord IS showing on the carcass. michelin refused to offer anything more than credit for treadwear, which was about 40% (60% left). I estimate the tire age at 2 to 3 years, but cannot find a receipt. the tire was too damaged to find a serial number. some damage occurred during approx 0.2 mile required for changing lanes and moving off the expressway (rush hour). the left front fender, wheel well (plastic), and wheel were replaced in addition to the tire and an alignment. total cost about $1550. the tire was a michelin harmony 225r60x16. the car also had to be towed, due to a missing key to a lugnut on each wheel. *Tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Exterior lighting · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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…
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 was issued and has experienced the failure since 1995. The contact reported the failure to the local mercury dealer at that time, and the recall was not honored. the contact requested that the recall be honored due to the safety recall notice. the consumer stated the dash gives off a poor illumination. The left front window regulator was replacd. Updated 03/02/07. *Jb updated *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
1995 lincoln continental cooling fan fire. I extinguished it with H20 before fpd arrived. *nm
- Structure › Frame and members
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.…
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. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop. if both rear corners drop steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle's control and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall did not include the year o vehicle but she had this same problem. *Ak *tt
- Interior lighting
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…
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 thing occurred but after the car was turned off for a couple of hours the problem increased. I started the car, the 'door ajar' sensor came on along with the lights. Again the doors were checked, they were all shut. As I started to drive the lights went off, then when I came to a complete stop. The lights would turn on, and when I pushed the gas the lights faded away and turned off. When I turned my car off and locked the doors the lights stayed on for over 10-15 minutes. I've had numerous people look at it, and they don't understand what could have caused it. But there being a short or touching wires. I have not yet done anything to correct the problem. Im having someone else look at the wiring january 12th.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic · Suspension · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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.…
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 of transmission when power IS applied. Failure of all 4 suspension. Failure of brakes senting car into uncontrolable fish tailing and 360 degree spinout at 40 mile/per hour.
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
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
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
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 both headlights are defective and IS a one piece unit. Replacement IS $250. Dollars each. *ph
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving vehicle caught 0N fire under the hood. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
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
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
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
- Electrical system
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
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 sought, thousands of dollars were spent to correct this defect.*jb
- Suspension
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…
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 help. The camber IS soo far out of whack it wears the tires, it IS welded in this position, 2 dgrees off and welded at that point, this IS horrid. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
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
Engine light keep coming on after replace sensor assembly for engine heater, four injectors all to no avail.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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
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
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
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
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.
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.
- 6092661Some vehicles may exhibit a grunt or groan noise when the steering wheel IS returned to center after a full right hand turn.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090085Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system.
- 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.
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 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
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 615497Some vehicles may exhibit a no-start condition when parked on an steep incline with less than 1/4 tank of fuel.
- 615405On some vehicles, with less than 1/4 tank of fuel, a no-start condition may exist when parked on an steep incline.
- 615345Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles.
- 615280Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to be inoperative at times.
- 615255Some 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.
- 615199Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to be inoperative at times.
- 613327Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking.
- 613251Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding.
- 613242Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires. *Mjs
- 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
- 613054Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding. *Mjs
- 612411Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under normal driving conditions.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609734Squealing noise coming from front brakew when braking. Yd
- 608960Some vehicles may exhibit high steering efforts due to damage to the cam and / or rotor in the power steering pump.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607839Information pertaining to incorrect part numbers for rear control arm assemblys.
- 607836Information regarding false anti-theft activation on some vehicles.
- 607520Concerns with the engine cooling fan running continuously even with the ignition key turned off or removed.
- 607483Information regarding diagnosing false anti-theft activation.
- 607407Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop.
- 607385Concerns with the engine cooling fan intermittently continues to run when the key IS removed from the ignition.
- 607214Some 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.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
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