1999 Lincoln Continental
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1999 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.
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle IS being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel rail crossover hose was damaged during fuel rail assembly allowing fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail with a revised fuel rail assembly.
Owner complaints
42 complaints6 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
[Xxx] vehicle impounded in austin texas was not able to get back. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
TL* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln continental. The contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle while it was parked. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the coil spring fractured and punctured the front driver side tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
- Suspension
Put car into reverse, and tire immediately blew out for no apparent reason. Upon further investigation, front left spring had fractured and broke. Spring had punctured tire sidewall once being put into reverse and busted off plastic stabilizer link. Had this happened while traveling at highway speed, it would have shredded tire. *tr
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln continental. The contact was driving at 45 mph when the front driver side tire failed. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the front tie rod and ball joint, the mechanic advised that the components had…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln continental. The contact was driving at 45 mph when the front driver side tire failed. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the front tie rod and ball joint, the mechanic advised that the components had failed, causing the tire to wear prematurely and split in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 135,000.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lincoln continental. The contact stated that the front coil spring corrosion caused the tie rods to corrode and puncture the tire which made it impossible to drive the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. updated 11/15/10 *cn updated 11/24/10
- Engine and engine cooling
After driving for 200 miles the right electric radiator cooling fan caught on fire and had to be put out. *Tr
- Power train
After pulling into a parking space at pharmacy and with foot still on brake, car lurched forward at high rate of speed, onto sidewalk and into the stone wall of pharmacy. no damage to pharmacy. airbags deployed and airbag and seat belt injuries. *Tr
- Steering
I saw fluid on the floor of my garage went to my repair shop he stated the rack and pinion steering unit was leaking not from one of the seals but from a crack in the middle of the unit . He said this IS a manufacturer defect . I saw the fluid coming right out of the metal casing. *Tr
- Suspension
Right spring coil came apart/broke/cracked/fractured and needed replaced. *tr
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
My 1999 lincoln continental has a broken front coil spring that snapped while the car was sitting in my car port with no one near it. the broken coil spring also broke some plastic linkage part that IS hanging down and punctured a brand new tire and the "air bag" light IS also showing on the…
My 1999 lincoln continental has a broken front coil spring that snapped while the car was sitting in my car port with no one near it. the broken coil spring also broke some plastic linkage part that IS hanging down and punctured a brand new tire and the "air bag" light IS also showing on the dashboard now. I know there was a recall for this spring problem #04s17 but ford says that the recall does not include the lincoln. this car only has 43K on it, thank god no one was driving it when this happened, this IS obviously a safety defect. I will have to have the vehicle towed and repaired at my own expense according to the lincoln dealer. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1999 lincoln continental with idle engine problems**cc *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
A leak in the fuel rail crossover hose caused a fire in the engine compartment. *nm
- Vehicle speed control
While driving on GS parkway the car accelerated from 65 miles per hr to 100 miles per hr. And would not slow down even when stepping on the brake. The car was speeding out of control while in the middle lane. We then tried to get over to side of parkway onto a grassy hill so we would not hit any…
While driving on GS parkway the car accelerated from 65 miles per hr to 100 miles per hr. And would not slow down even when stepping on the brake. The car was speeding out of control while in the middle lane. We then tried to get over to side of parkway onto a grassy hill so we would not hit any other cars. The car slowed down enough for me and my son to jump out on drivers side before the car went full speed ahead toward the parkway but hit a guard rail and flipped over. By some miracle my son and I were not hurt. I called ford to recall car and they sent letter which said we regret any inconvenience that you have experienced in this matter. Contact your insurance company. I only had liability so insurance company not involved. There could have been many injuries or even deaths including me and my son due to this defect. Car was damaged beyond repair. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked a loud noise was heard. The contact got out of the vehicle and checked to see where the loud noise was coming from. the tires were inspected, and the contact found the front passenger's side tire was cut completely around. The vehicle was towed to an independent garage where they found the front strut broke and punctured the tire.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Dt: the contact was pulling into a parking space. The foot was on the brakes, the engine revved, and vehicle lurched forward, crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle sustained minor damage. there were no injuries. A police report was taken. She took the car to a certified dealer for inspection, and they could not duplicate the problem. No repairs were made.*ak
- Air bags › Side/window
Dt: the caller sai while wife driving 55-60 mph side/curtain airbag on the passenger's side deployed. dealer said a rock might have hit the sensor and made it deploy. Manufacturer said they could offer no help for free. The caller said there was a safety update 03i44000 in 2003, not a recall concerning crash sensor. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
When shifting to park/drive the motor mount moves 3-4 inches. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving brake pedal goes completely to the floor, and vehicle IS difficult to stop. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
While driving 55 mph, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear. The consumer continued driving until he reached his home. When he placed the vehicle in reverse, the driver's side tire blew. The problem was due to the coil spring had failed and punctured the tire. Please provide any additional information. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Front left spring broke and punctured the front left tire while vehicle was in motion moving about 3 mph. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Intermittently, after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, vehicle lounges forward. When this occurs consumer's foot IS depressed on the brake pedal. This problem resulted in the vehicle jumping a curb and smashing into a stop sign. vehicle has been serviced by the dealership 3 times, but they cannot locate the cause of the problem.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
While driving front left coil spring fractured. the end of the spring punctured the tire, causing the tire to deflate. *ak *mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving at 50 mph vehicle stalled. *ak vehicle wouldn't stay running and consumer had to floor it to back out of a parking space. Once out, she had to restart it approx. Five times to get to another parking space. All the vehicle power went out. *ph
- Air bags › On-off switch assembly
Consumer was requesting to have the air bag turned off, however the air bag switch was not installed. *mj
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicle IS experiencing a "toe alignment" failure of the rear. tires had to be rotated due to excessive wear on inside treads. please describe details. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 manufactured prior…
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 manufactured prior to 3/1/00; total of approximately 42,000 vehicles).the letter states that the side air bags in these vehicles can deploy in certain types of underbody impacts from pieces of gravel or debris.the letter states that owners who operate their vehicles in such driving conditions should take their vehicles to a dealer to have recalibrated crash sensors installed at no cost.the recalibrated sensor reduces the possibility of inadvertent side air bag deployment.see nhtsa's safety improvement campaign no. 03V-144 for more information.the action taken by ford appears sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment
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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.
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10014062Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10011162Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
- 10011159Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10009321Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008314Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door.
- 10008183Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector IS in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. This bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models.
- 10004886Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10003744Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included.
- 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
- 10002684Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003.
- 10001348Optional product improvement program - side air bag crash sensor replacement.
- 6092160Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color.
- 6092100Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject.
- 6092090Effective october 15, 1999, the AX4S and AX4N transmission assembly for the certain vehicles are available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assembly.
- 6092077Some vehicles' electronic automatic temperature control may display an outside temperature value lower than the actual outside temperature when operated under certain weather and low-medium driving speeds.
- 6091844Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph stead state (in third gear) or 60 to 65 mph at steady state (in fourth gear).
- 6091781Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures.
- 6091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) IS replaced.
- 6090834Information on using peanut style a/c fittings.
- 6090801Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject.
- 6090695Concerns with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) may display an outside temperature value lower than the actual outside temperature when operated under certain weather and low medium driving speeds.
- 6090569Information regarding air bag lamp flashing. *Mjs
- 6090401Information regarding air bag lamp flashing. *Mjs
- 6090184Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks.
- 6090131Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory.
- 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.
- 637765Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) will not cycle the ai conditioner compressor when the floor mode IS selected.
- 637556Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n/4f50n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift.
- 636065Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
- 635992Hesitation, buck or surge during a steady state operation at 40-60 mph (64-96 km/h).
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
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