CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Lincoln Continental has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (14 reports).
1996 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1996 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WENT OUT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE RESTS 12 INCHES HIGHER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER, FROM THE FRONT END TO THE REAR. AS A RESULT, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE UPWARDS TOWARDS THE SKY OR DOWNWARDS INTO THE GROUND. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS GONE INTO AIR SHOCK, FORCING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL AND DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 160,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
DEFECTIVE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN LINCOLN CONTINENTAL RESULTS IN EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND UNSAFE DRIVING. BLOWN AIR BAG WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE RESULTED IN REAR END CRASHING DOWN AND LEAVING CAR INOPERABLE. FAULTY COMPRESSOR LEAVES THE CAR 12 INCHES DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT AND FRONT AND BACK. HEAD LIGHTS SHINE INTO THE SKY AND NOW INTO THE GROUND. DRIVING VEHICLE EXTREMELY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. 3 YRS OF COMPLAINING TO FORD/LINCOLN - THEY WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM! GET THESE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THEY CAUSE MAJOR ROAD ACCIDENTS. MN STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIED - FILE # RJM/2006/322030/C. *NM
TL* - THE CONTACT IS CALLING REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06T023000. THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE TOOK HIS TIRES TO PEP BOYS THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE HIM WITH FREE TIRES AND TOLD HIM HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TIRES AT A PRO-RATED RATE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT DUE TO THE RECALL HE SHOULD HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGE. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A COPY OF THE INVOICE IF NEEDED.
AUTOMOBILE DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR IS NOT CLEAR,MELTING EFFECT.*AK
1996 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1996 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Lincoln Continental: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (14), Visibility (10), Power Train (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.