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1993 Lincoln Continental problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Lincoln Continental is engine and cooling, typically around 73,000 miles. It has 3.6 times the complaints of a typical Continental model year.

Typical year3.6x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
120
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
79
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 1993 Lincoln Continental problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Lincoln Continental

Headlights 13Overheating 9Engine failure 6Check engine light 5Door locks 5

Recalls 4

Structure: frame and membersReported December 16, 1998 · 2,697,000 vehicles affected
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

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported January 21, 1998 · 506,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.
Risk
Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Recall number 98V009000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported February 26, 1997 · 212,700 vehicles affected
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: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected
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

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Defect investigations

Engine cooling fan firesOpened September 30, 1996, closed April 15, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA96024

Engine cooling fan firesOpened May 2, 1996, closed September 30, 1996

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 rodsOpened August 8, 1995, closed August 30, 1995

Alleged defective tie rods

DP95004

Broken tie rodsOpened February 16, 1994, closed February 27, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94008

Broken tie rodsOpened June 15, 1993, closed February 16, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93058

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Lincoln Continental 79

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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1993 Lincoln Continental fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.8L 6‑cylFWD152418

What 1993 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Acceleration · 164,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. While driving approximately 15 to 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred approximately six or seven times. The vehicle was purchased in march of 2015 from a private owner. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Body · 270,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. The contact stated that after completing a left hand turn, the vehicle didn't straightened which forced the contact to swerve in the other direction/ the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The failure and current mileages were 270,000. Updated 08/23/12*lj the consumer stated the dealer never performed any recall repairs on the vehicle after haviing the vehicle examined by his son-in-law.

Filed Dec 26, 2004 · Engine · 29,900 miles · CA

The car was purchased from family on november 5, 2004, and the failure occured less than two months later on december 22, 2004. The car has been driven by us less than 1,000 miles and current mileage is only 29,900 as the car was owned by my husband's grandmother. The car is in pristine condition and was towed to witt lincoln-mercury dealership on december 23, 2004. We were notified the evening of the 23rd that the head gasket appeared to be blown and on christmas eve that the initial repair estimate was $1,485 minimum, which includes 11 hours of labor at $85. My 1990 toyota celica has 260k+ miles, my husband's 1984 chevrolet camaro has 280k+ miles. It is amazing that ford builds cars that require major repairs after less than 30,000 miles!!! They should be shut down.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Lights · 83,350 miles · PA

While driving headlights go off. Consumer mentioned a recall, however, none was found. Recall for 108 headlight manual.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NC

Engine head gasket blew out. Simultaneously, while driving temperature gauge fluctuated, and engine light came on. Then, vehicle stalled. Prior to this incident heating system was inoperative. Recall 97v019000 on engine cooling fan was issued, but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 126,000 miles · TX

Engine (3.8l v6) blew head gasket first time at ~60,000 miles. Dealer repaired. Thirteen months later, ~72,000 miles, head gasket blew again. Different dealer repaired, (another $1,600 with no help from manufacturer or previous repairing dealer). Now with ~126,000 miles on vehicle, head gasket may have blown again. All three motor mounts and harmonic stabilizer were replaced (all mounts were leaking or cracked).

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 50,000 miles · CO

We have had so many problems where would you start. The rear air bags exploded shortly after we bought it. We have had electrical problems, coolent leaks, and belt problems. One trip to oklahoma cost a transmission, and the next trip, the head gaskets on the engine.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · OH

I did not get a recall for the 1986-1993 for the brake rotor hub corrosion problem. I did receive and repaired the subframe mount(93v‑106.001) the rotor hub is a continuing problem as I have paid to have this replaced once and would like to have a ford authorized repair facility look at this.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · MD

Air suspension system goes bad which causes the rear end to drag.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CT

The vehicle overheated, and smoke emitted from the tailpipe, coolant leaked due to blown head gasket. The dealer was notified. Mr *ph

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Questions about the 1993 Lincoln Continental

Is the 1993 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 3.6 times a typical Continental model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Lincoln Continental?

Engine and cooling, with 72 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles. Next is lights (15).

How many recalls does the 1993 Lincoln Continental have?

4 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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 1993 Lincoln Continental get?

Official estimates for the 1993 Lincoln Continental range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 24 highway.

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