2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
The 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (4 complaints), Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 1,132,635 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.
View full details →Recall 01V258000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 1,083,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST...
Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I'M A NEW OWNER I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS AND THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS FUNNY WHEN I'M DRIVING OR TURNING THE WHEEL AND I HEAR A NOISE WHEN I TURN IT .
I'M A NEW OWNER I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS AND THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS FUNNY WHEN I'M DRIVING OR TURNING THE WHEEL AND I HEAR A NOISE WHEN I TURN IT .
DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK IS DEFECTIVE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT I HAD IT FIXED AT THE DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE.
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AT HOME AND WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. I CHECKED THE AREA THAT THE SPRING BROKE, AND IT WAS CLEAN, UNRUSTED METAL, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF AN IMPENDING FAILURE, JUST A SUDDEN BREAK.
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AT HOME AND WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SHREDDED THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. I CHECKED THE AREA THAT THE SPRING BROKE, AND IT WAS CLEAN, UNRUSTED METAL, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF AN IMPENDING FAILURE, JUST A SUDDEN BREAK.
Safety Rating for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17094 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
14974 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD, INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON OR TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES, ERRATIC CYCLING OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS OR A HARD START / NO-START DUE TO A DISCHARGED BATTERY (DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON). *TT
14997 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD, INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON OR TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES, ERRATIC CYCLING OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS OR A HARD START / NO-START DUE TO A DISCHARGED BATTERY (DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 69 complaints
- 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 109 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 88 complaints
- 1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 46 complaints
- 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 108 complaints
- 2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (current)
- 2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 43 complaints
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