Tl* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln continental. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering ability seized. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear sub-mount fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 1992 Lincoln Continental problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine44
- Suspension20
- Brakes16
- Body11
- Acceleration10
- Electrical10
- Transmission8
- Airbags7
- Lights6
- Steering5
- Fuel system4
- Visibility3
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Lincoln Continental
Recalls 3
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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 exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V323000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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 freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V025000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- 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 drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Lincoln Continental
Defect investigations
Engine cooling fan fires
There is no summary currently available
EA96024
Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford is aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
PE96033
Alleged defective tie rods
Alleged defective tie rods
DP95004
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
EA94008
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
EA93022
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
PE93058
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
PE93010
Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
There is no summary currently available
EA92040
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Lincoln Continental 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals
1992 Lincoln Continental fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1992 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There are times when I am using my cruise control and step on the brake to disengage it that the car actually speeds up. I have to step on the brake several times to get it to disengage. It is quite scary.
While driving 55 MPH a fire started underneath the hood. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle broke down while headed south i95 on 12/26/02 in peterburg,virginia. Forced to rent a car while being repaired. Replaced head gaskets and ego sensor and peripheral work needed. Cost: $1,215.89 plus rental (stranded in va) $264.60. Total of $1,480.49. This is not a maintenance item, but a flaw in vehicle which ford-lincoln has acknowledged via a technical service bulletin. I believe later models 1994? Were covered by ford for repair expense. Also my mileage is a 1000 over that for repair reimbursement. But this vehicle repair also should be covered by manufacturer because it is the same flawed 3.8 engine!
Here is the list of problems I've had with this car. 1.purchased from bob mullen auto batavia ny milage: 58702 ,june 3rd 1999 2.returned car 10 days later , AC didn't work, dealer repired at his cost of $500. 3.jan 2000 repair exhaust system. My share of bill $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 monroe muffler, work on front end air suspension, $370 5. 7/28/2000 electric door locks failed, cost $152 for new switches 6. 9/15/2000 took car back to dealer ABS wasn't working estimate to repair..$826, had dealer disarm ABS 7. Dgl engine light stays on. Had to take car to lincoln dealer,,estimated cost to fix all the things discovered to be bad, $3480. Told them I'd take my chances 8. 4/9/2001 took car again to monroe muffler for right air suspension replacement, cost $638.... 9. 4/23/2001 car returned to cole muffler mufflers rotted out already were replaced with new ones plus pipes. 10. 5/01/01 took car to air conditioning center said it had cracked housing repair would cost $575. Made sure windows worked!!! 11. 7/16/2002 took car to transmission center for service. Replaced switch for car would go into 2nd gear cost $121. Still not working right. 12. 4/15/2003 oil pan started to leak, have had to weld busted seam $125 13. Not sure but it shows signs of overheating problems, which may lead to head gasket failure and the car still only has about 80,000 miles!! The car is a continental but has been renamed town car because I don't dare take it out of town.. Thanks for your interest in this matter. This car has got to be the reason for the nys lemon law
1992 lincoln continental automatic transmission. Wouldn't go in gear. Turning it off and on it would go in gear until you starting going then nothing.
Dealer replaced rotors and pad for a new york trip. By the time consumer arrived in new york brakes failed. Currently, brake fluid leak.
Entire braking system failed causing a collision. Afterwards, the "ABS" warning light illuminated. Dealer not able to determine cause. Ts
Worn mount allows engine to shift and bind steering so you can't turn to the right.
Rear air shocks will cause vehicle to heavily vibrate while driving at any speed and with no warning. Dealer notified.
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Questions about the 1992 Lincoln Continental
Is the 1992 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Owners have filed 126 complaints about the 1992 Lincoln Continental, 3.8 times a typical Continental model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Lincoln Continental?
Engine and cooling, with 44 complaints. Next is suspension (20).
How many recalls does the 1992 Lincoln Continental have?
3 recalls, covering structure, vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Lincoln Continental engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V019000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have bad engine?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most engine complaints are 1994 (87 complaints), 1993 (72 complaints) and 1991 (55 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Lincoln Continental get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Lincoln Continental range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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