1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

69

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 2 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

29

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

The 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 69 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 29 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (5 complaints), Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (4 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 429,635 vehicles.

Recall 16E026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

| 49,635 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 96V176000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 340,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARK GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROTATION AND THOSE SHAFTS WITH RESTRICTED ROTATION WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER SHAFT THAT WILL NOT RESTRICT ROTATION.

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Recall 96V009000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 40,000 vehicles affected

Defect: A DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE IN THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION. IF THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM IS BEING USED TO ACTIVATE THE EXTERIOR LIGHT (INCLUDING HEADLAMPS), THE HEADLAMPS COULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR IF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS TURNED ON MANUALLY BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

69 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 2 Deaths

Most Recent Complaints

#10259427 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WENT OUT. *TR
#10196008 | SUSPENSION | | 100,000 miles
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.
#10181149 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | | 96,683 miles
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
#10176773 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | 74,000 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Ford Motor Company has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

03148 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

98165 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD

983565 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *TT

12219 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

12077 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *MJS

98-4804 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK

11740 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT

9804279885 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC

BC2441970501 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTSIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TW

97613 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

TRANSAXLE- AX4S/AX4N- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER TRANSAXLE EXCHANGE. *JD

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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