We found the following complaints for LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (1988)
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During frontal impact at 10 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy, and driver's side seat belt did not lock, causing consumer to hit windshield. Please provide any details.
Other : air bag sensors replaced. *sd
The consumer has been experiencing problems with electrical system. Electrical system constantly goes out, and the consumer has to keep buying batteries.the defects are described in recall number 88v118000.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Electrical system shorted due to vehicle being in water.
Battery replaced. *sd
Battery replaced twice.
Alternator replaced. *sd
Alternator failed.
Engine check light kept coming on. Took back to be used. Dealer replaced alternator.problem still exists,later. Took vehicle back & was informed that engine head gaskets had blown.
Alternator replaced twice.
Alternator/regulator replaced.*skd
Replaced key pad six times.
Ignition switch wiring shorted out prior to recall, causing failure of digital dash, antilock brakes/a/c, recall repairs refused due to being out of date.*sd
Consumer stated vehicle had an ignition problem that caused vehicle to stall, dealer replaced the ignition module, consumer is requesting reimbursement since manufacturer is aware of ignition problem.
The ignition switch wires melted which almost caused a fire.dealer cannot determine problem.
Vehicle will not restart after making a long trip.battery had enough power. Vehicle will actually have to cool off before vehicle can restart, usually waiting about 7 hours. Consumer has been to numerous repair shops, and dealers, but no one could determine the cause.
The vehicle stalls out, sputters in stop and go traffic.tt
Consumer stated vehicle had an ignition problem that caused vehicle to stall, dealer replaced the ignition module, consumer is requesting reimbursement since manufacturer is aware of ignition problem.
I contacted ford on 01/30/01 in reference to nhtsa's recall #88v118000. Even though the problems that my vehicle is experiencing are identical to those mentioned on your site, ford said my vin was not affected. I explianed to them that my problems were identical and i wanted the dealer to repair the deficiencies. Ford refused to provide any further assistance. The problems are as follows; brake warning light,,no brake pressure,,turn signals inoperative, auto climate control and fan inoperative. Thank you for your assisitance, jeff crane.
Internal contacts failed causing, burned insulation of wiring.
Computer failed. *sd
The ignition switch failed causing, engine to stop running.
Ignition switch fire. *sd
Initially experienced problems starting, dealer found wiring on two separate occaisions had burnt inside steering column, and replaced ignition switch.
While driving, smelt burning wires, turned off ignition, vehicle would not restart, totally dead; ignition switch burned internally, switch/wiring replaced.
Ignition switch shorted out, causing stalling.
Vehicle stalled out on number of times due to a melted switch and other parts in the steering column, dealer replaced the switch.
Ignition switch replaced. *sd
Ignition switch shorted out while driving, burning, like odor; replaced ignition switch connector and wiring.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the steering column and the wiring harness to burn.
Ignition switch overheats, sends too much current, subject to short, causing loss of power brakes.
Vehicle stalled out on number of times due to a melted switch and other parts in the steering column, dealer replaced the switch.
Ignition switch failed.
Ignition switch replaced. *sd
Ignition switch failed, causing several relays to melt/fail. *dsh
Ignition switch internal contacts failed, causing overheating of switch/burned insulation of wiring and loss of charging circuit.
Starter replaced. *sd
Starter replaced three times.
The recall was performed under previous owner.now the recall part does not work and they will not repair it.
Vehicle had an electrical problem. Tt
Wiring problems. *sd
Nylon shieldwiring harness located in engine compertment is susceptible to heat and melting of nylon material. Please provide furather information.
When turning offignition consumer noticed smoke inpassenger compartment. Problem might be linked to an electrical short insteering wheel which caused afire. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Wiring harness fire.*aw
Upon parking noticed smoke, coming from underhood, then vehicle caught fire and totally burned.tt
Internal contacts failed causing, loss of caaroing circuit.
Electrical system wiring harness fails intermittently causing vehicle to overheat and various components to fail.
Instrument panel light will not come on until consumer pushes onthrottle switch. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Digital dash with indicators cannot be read in daylight. Dealer contacted and was aware of the problem. Stated it was a design defect.
P/s pump and cooler failed.
Engine check light kept coming on. Took back to be used. Dealer replaced alternator.problem still exists,later. Took vehicle back & was informed that engine head gaskets had blown.
Head gasket failed.
Consumer insisted to have recalled mounts on car to be replaced (2 replacements).tt
Vehicle overheats.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while in reverse or intermittently while driving at multiple speed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Had engine replaced at 30,000 mile.tt
Engine overheated/blew up.
When driving the vehicle it suddenly stops. Dealer tried to repair the problem.it is hard to start. *yd
Engine failure. *sd
Serpentine belt replaced. *sd
Catalytic converter failed. *sd
A/c clutch and bearing faulty, causing vibration in air conditioner compressor. *sd
A/c system and compressor failed.
A/c compressor failed.
A/c compressor failed.
Various lights in the system failed several times.
Internal contacts failed causing, loss of instrumentation.
Hood latch failed.
Abs: total brake failure, including emergency brakes, while coming to stop; pedal went to floor; coasted to stop; speed 20 mph; no warning.tt
Consumer has many problems with vehicle odometer tampering. Consumer will list problem .tt
Transmission problems.
Recall 88v101000; automatictransmission shift cabledoes not meet ford's pull out load specifications forswivel tube portion of cable, which could allow the swiveltube to separate fromshift cable assembly. Please provie further information.
Transmission vibrates/slips. *sd
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.*skd
Transmission only operate in reverse, all forward gear sare inoperative. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Cv boot replaced.
During frontal impact at 10 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy, and driver's side seat belt did not lock, causing consumer to hit windshield. Please provide any details.
Driver's seat rocks due to broken bolt. *sd
Drivers seat frame cracked, making seat unstable. *dsh
Antilock brake failed, causing accident.
Abs:power brakes went out while driving 50 mph, nearly causing a crash, only manual reserve brakes worked.
Abs: total brake failure, including emergency brakes, while coming to stop; pedal went to floor; coasted to stop; speed 20 mph; no warning.tt
Abs brakes light keeps coming on, experienced total loss of brakes.tt
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard,resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle, and the problem still exists.
Abs, brake failure replaced the brake systems, impact 12:00, speed 3 mph, extended stopping distance , pedal went to the floor.tt
R/r brake engages or remains engaged sporadically causing extreme overheating and a fire (one occasion). Dealer unable to correct problem on the two occasions it was towed in.
Antilock brakes failed. *sd
Recall repair not performed on anti lock brake warning light due to vin.
Brake failure. *sd
The power brakes fail by applying the brakes and they do not stop the car. Please describe.tt
Brakes failed, causing loss of control.*skd
Brake failure.
While driving down street attempted to apply brakes and there were none,the vehicle had no power of electrical current at all.
Brakes failed. *sd
Brake pad overheated, can't turn them.tt
Brake pads/shoes failed.
Rotors failed.
Brake rotor overheated, can't turn them.tt
Front brake rotors overheat.
Recall repair 91v-134 of the brake rotors was not repaired in a timely manner due to lack of parts.nlm
Fuel line from gas tank to engine is leaking at right door pillar undrbody. Inspection reveals the gas line to be plastic of some type, and the leak is at the junction of where 2 lenghts of fuel line are joined together at the factory. Imminent fire hazard. Have seen this problem before on mecury sables and ford taurus'second problem, rear sway bar, rear sway bar is attached to the body, but the 2 suspension links that attach to the ends of the sway bar are broken or rusted. Vehicle handles diffently while manuevering, feel this to be major concern as well .
Brakes master cylinder failed. *dsh
Ignition switch overheats, sends too much current, subject to short, causing loss of power brakes.
Air conditioner leaks.
Power steering failed. *sd
Bolt and washer fell through front suspension causing power steering to collapse.tt
The power steering line went out purchase used.tt
The power steering support bracket broke, causing the idler pulley to fall into the engine.
The mounts between the body and subframe believed to be called the body insulators which hold the engine and transmission in place failed due to errosion.the mounting bolts pulled through the retainig washer and the rubber mount allowing the engine and transmission to fall onto the ground.both rear mounts failed and in the process disconnected the steering linkage at the slip joint under the dash which allows for the tilt steering.this steering joint completly separated because of the distance allowed to travel from the assembly falling.all steering was loss and there was no control of the vehical available.this is a serious safety risk!!!!people will be hurt if not killed because of this problem especially if incountered at high speeds or traffic.lincoln has been notified of the problem and i have found previous recalls for this problem but only in high errosion states, mi, ct il ect.....i believe this problem is larger than once thought due to the way the car was manufactured.the washers used are susceptible to rust because of the contours and gauge of the metal used.it has nothing to due to the area that a car has been driven.the fact there are no safety catches under the car is simply wrong.under the previous recalls it is stated that the steering may become hard to control when the mounts fail.the steering is not hard to control but is impossible,it is no longer connected.the direction you are traveling at the time of failure is the direction you continue to follow until stopped or redirected by the forces of nature.the problem is apparent in the mercury sable, ford taurus as well as the lincoln continential.please reexamine this problem before people die,i cant begin to explain how lucky i and family were. Thankyou, rc
Tie rod replaced. *sd
Tie rod failed. (second car on 502297) *dh
The subframe bushings rusted and fell out of the car, also rack and pinion rod broke, causing loss of steering.
Driver's side inner door handle spring broke, causing door to open when window is open. *sd
Door handle on drivers side failed.
The subframe bushings rusted and fell out of the car, also rack and pinion rod broke, causing loss of steering.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall nhtsa 98v323000/ manufacturer's recall 98s36/ rear subframe.dealer corrected the problem.however, when driving and making a left hand turn at a traffic light subframe broke. Manufacturer refused to correct the problem again. Please provide any further details.
The body mounts which support the engine and the transmision became detached due to corrosion, causing the engine and the transmission to drop. Consumer also states there is a recall listed for this problem, vehicle not included. Please provide further details.
Subframe bushings failed prior to recall notice 93v-106, consumer rquest reimbursement.nlm
Consumers front end subframe assembly fell out causing driver to loose steering control prior to recall notice.campaign #93v106
Subframe assembly fell off, causing loss of steering control, and extensive vehicle damage prior to recal notice 98536.
Subframe bushings failed prior to recall notice 93v-106, consumer rquest reimbursement.nlm
Retaining plates on body mounts rusted through causing the vehicle to lose control due to failure, recall on component however vehicle does not qualify due to vin.
Rear subframe mounts failed.*skd
The mounts between the body and subframe believed to be called the body insulators which hold the engine and transmission in place failed due to errosion.the mounting bolts pulled through the retainig washer and the rubber mount allowing the engine and transmission to fall onto the ground.both rear mounts failed and in the process disconnected the steering linkage at the slip joint under the dash which allows for the tilt steering.this steering joint completly separated because of the distance allowed to travel from the assembly falling.all steering was loss and there was no control of the vehical available.this is a serious safety risk!!!!people will be hurt if not killed because of this problem especially if incountered at high speeds or traffic.lincoln has been notified of the problem and i have found previous recalls for this problem but only in high errosion states, mi, ct il ect.....i believe this problem is larger than once thought due to the way the car was manufactured.the washers used are susceptible to rust because of the contours and gauge of the metal used.it has nothing to due to the area that a car has been driven.the fact there are no safety catches under the car is simply wrong.under the previous recalls it is stated that the steering may become hard to control when the mounts fail.the steering is not hard to control but is impossible,it is no longer connected.the direction you are traveling at the time of failure is the direction you continue to follow until stopped or redirected by the forces of nature.the problem is apparent in the mercury sable, ford taurus as well as the lincoln continential.please reexamine this problem before people die,i cant begin to explain how lucky i and family were. Thankyou, rc
Consumer complained ofrecall repair concerning nhtsa recall # 93v -06 failure.the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub-frame, which support the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retainning plate. This would allow rear corners of sub-frame to drop. Dealer refused to correct recall failure because vehicle out of warranty.
K-frame holding transmission and engine dropped causing driver to loss steering control.tt
Vehicle keeps bottoming out. Has replaced front tires twice in 6 month period.
Front suspension bolts fell off while driving, resulting in loss of steering control/accident/injuries. Tt
Bolt and washer fell through front suspension causing power steering to collapse.tt
From what i understand, almost all lincoln's with this air suspension has experienced costly repairs.
Consumer states that vehicle was at the dealer for repair , while on the alignment rack , the front air suspension assembly blew abruptly. The owner contacted the manufacturer about the problem.
Air suspension system repairs on several occasions, which caused alignment problems.
Fuel line from gas tank to engine is leaking at right door pillar undrbody. Inspection reveals the gas line to be plastic of some type, and the leak is at the junction of where 2 lenghts of fuel line are joined together at the factory. Imminent fire hazard. Have seen this problem before on mecury sables and ford taurus'second problem, rear sway bar, rear sway bar is attached to the body, but the 2 suspension links that attach to the ends of the sway bar are broken or rusted. Vehicle handles diffently while manuevering, feel this to be major concern as well .
Rear air shocks failed.yh
Torsion springs recall repairs refused because manufacturer indicated that problem was taken care of before and recent recall does not apply (88v-030).
Worn tires blew out, causing accident.
Tire blew out, causing accident. *tw
Spare tire blew out in trunk causing damage to trunk and contents of trunk. *dsh
Engine check light kept coming on. Took back to be used. Dealer replaced alternator.problem still exists,later. Took vehicle back & was informed that engine head gaskets had blown.
Short in cruise control/horn switch.
Consumer putsvehicle in drive and vehicle will accelerate.
Cruise control inoperative. *sd
Starting the vehicle in park, vehicle went into an open position, went into reverse vehicle went of control, impact 6:00 position speed unknown.tt
Front window motor failed.
Windshield wiper blades replaced. *sd
Wheel fell off causing vehicle damage.(ohio traffic crash report)*mjs
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