1995 Lincoln Continental: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 70 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (13% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. While making a right turn at 10 mph the transmission began slipping gears. The vehicle was towed to the place of residence. The ford manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 131,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. The contact was told that recall #96v009000 did not apply to this vehicle since the vehicle was more than 10 years old. The contact stated the failures as mentioned in the recall. The contact owned the vehicle in 1998 when the recall notice was issued and has experienced the failure since 1995. The contact reported the failure to the local mercury dealer at that time, and the recall was not honored. The contact requested that the recall be honored due to the safety recall notice. The consumer stated the dash gives off a poor illumination. The left front window regulator was replacd. Updated 03/02/07. *jb updated *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2007
“Consumer stated the headlight had an opaque glazed developing over the headlight lens. The condition reduced the headlight beam and caused severe visibility while driving at night. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide any further information and complete this questionnaire. *jb both headlights are defective and is a one piece unit. Replacement is $250. Dollars each. *ph”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2003
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“Problem one: intermittent no-start when car had been standing after initial warmup. Problem two: sluggish transmission for about a year, then hard shifts, and squeal noises, burnt and discolored fluid”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2003
“Driver side front door window moves out of chanel and jams. Driver side front power window motor failed. Driver side front door fails to lock automatically. Air conditioning vents fail to open. Air conditioning blows on windshield only. Irratic shifting of transmission from 1st to 2nd gear. Slipping of transmission when power is applied. Failure of all 4 suspension. Failure of brakes senting car into uncontrolable fish tailing and 360 degree spinout at 40 mile/per hour.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2002
“NHTSA investigations# 3264-ea-96-024 and 3109-pe-96-033: consumer states, the engine fan cooler took fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2002
“Consumer states that there is an a electrical connector to ride control mechanism, that is exposed to weather conditions. Ice or snow can get into the mechanisum and disable it,making vehicle difficult to drive or control. Nlm”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2002
“Air suspension will intermittently go out and cause suspension to fail, creating a rough ride while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.*ak *mj”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2002
“Driver's door would not stay latched when closing or staying close. Vehicle at dealer for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Nov 2001
“Recall 96v009000 repairs on headlamp module was done in may 2001. Part was also replaced on october 25, 2001. It failed again on november 3, 2001, leaving consumer without headlights at night. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.
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 intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
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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Is the 1995 Lincoln Continental reliable?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Lincoln Continental. The most complained-about area is visibility (13% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Lincoln Continental problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 105,037 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Lincoln Continental have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.