The 1994 Lincoln Continental has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (96 reports).
1994 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1994 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 190 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 96 |
| Suspension | 40 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Equipment | 12 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
What owners report
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. TOTAL REBUILD REQUIRED AT 87456 MILES ON CAR, COST $1800.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE SUDDENLY DECREASED AND A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, A SUDDEN POPPING NOISE WAS PRESENT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME BOLTS HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
THE CAR ALWAYS BEEPS OVERHEATS AND LOSES STEERING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CRACKED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
1994 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1994 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1994 Lincoln Continental: Structure:Frame And Members; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (96), Suspension (40), Electrical System (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Lincoln Continental has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.