1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
200
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
The 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 200 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (50 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (12 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 3,490,900 vehicles.
Recall 98V323000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 2,697,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM...
Consequence: IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
View full details →Recall 98V009000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 506,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS.
Consequence: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION CAN AFFECT A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE ROADWAY AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH THAT INCORPORATES A CRICUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WIRING, IF NEEDED.
View full details →Recall 97V025000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 212,700 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD...
Consequence: DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.
View full details →Recall 97V019000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 75,200 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
200 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX OR SEVEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2015 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER COMPLETING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STRAIGHTENED WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO SWERVE IN THE OTHER DIRECTION/ THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS ON THE SUB-FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 270,000. UPDATED 08/23/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER NEVER PERFORMED ANY RECALL REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVIING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY HIS SON-IN-LAW.
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM FAMILY ON NOVEMBER 5, 2004, AND THE FAILURE OCCURED LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER ON DECEMBER 22, 2004. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY US LESS THAN 1,000 MILES AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS ONLY 29,900 AS THE CAR WAS OWNED BY MY HUSBAND'S GRANDMOTHER. THE CAR IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND WAS TOWED TO WITT LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERSHIP ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. WE WERE NOTIFIED THE EVENING OF THE 23RD THAT THE HEAD GASKET APPEARED TO BE BLOWN AND ON CHRISTMAS EVE THAT THE INITIAL REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS $1,485 MINIMUM, WHICH INCLUDES 11 HOURS OF LABOR AT $85. MY 1990 TOYOTA CELICA HAS 260K+ MILES, MY HUSBAND'S 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO HAS 280K+ MILES. IT IS AMAZING THAT FORD BUILDS CARS THAT REQUIRE MAJOR REPAIRS AFTER LESS THAN 30,000 MILES!!! THEY SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN.*AK
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. CONSUMER MENTIONED A RECALL, HOWEVER, NONE WAS FOUND. RECALL FOR 108 HEADLIGHT MANUAL. *AK
I DID NOT GET A RECALL FOR THE 1986-1993 FOR THE BRAKE ROTOR HUB CORROSION PROBLEM. I DID RECEIVE AND REPAIRED THE SUBFRAME MOUNT(93V-106.001) THE ROTOR HUB IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM AS I HAVE PAID TO HAVE THIS REPLACED ONCE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY LOOK AT THIS.
Safety Rating for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
985A20 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A SQUEALING NOISE MAY COME FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING. *TT
9674 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 147 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 255 complaints
- 1990 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 244 complaints
- 1991 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 399 complaints
- 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 199 complaints
- 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (current)
- 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 303 complaints
- 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 94 complaints
- 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 69 complaints
- 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 109 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 88 complaints
Other LINCOLN Models
- LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 4,328 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKZ — 1,957 total complaints
- LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 1,711 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKX — 1,702 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKC — 644 total complaints