1994 Lincoln Continental Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

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).

5Recalls
190Owner complaints
12Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Continental?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Lincoln Continental recalls

Structure:Frame And Members

Recall 98V323Dec 16, 19982,697,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 98V009Jan 21, 1998506,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 97V025Feb 26, 1997212,700 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 97V019Feb 25, 199775,200 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Recall 94V129Jul 12, 19942,500 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Lincoln Continental problems

Problem areas named in the 190 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling96
Suspension40
Electrical System26
Power Train20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
Structure16
Exterior Lighting13
Equipment12
Visibility12
Vehicle Speed Control11

What owners report

2018-06-02, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. TOTAL REBUILD REQUIRED AT 87456 MILES ON CAR, COST $1800.
2014-07-24, Engine
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.
2014-07-03, Structure
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.
2012-12-26, Engine
THE CAR ALWAYS BEEPS OVERHEATS AND LOSES STEERING. *TR
2011-06-14, Structure
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.

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