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.
1993 Lincoln Continental engine problems
72 complaints (60% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 60%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine50
- Engine: gasoline11
- Cooling system6
- Exhaust system: emission control3
- Cooling system: radiator assembly2
- Cooling system: fan2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln Continental engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Lincoln Continental engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related 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
What 1993 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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).
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.
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.
The vehicle overheated, and smoke emitted from the tailpipe, coolant leaked due to blown head gasket. The dealer was notified. Mr *ph
Power steering failure, motor mount failure, head gasket leak and the transmission seals leak. Car has 75000 miles.
This car has been meticulously maintained and had all regular maintenance. We are concerned that the head gasket problem is the same as the one in the 1994 recall and that this should apply to our car as well. We are also concerned after reading many reports of multiple head gasket failures on the same car.
There is crystalized coolant next to head gasket, indicating that there is a leak. Gaskets have not blown. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving 65-70 MPH vehicle was over heating. Pulled vehicle over and checked under hood. Noticed coolant was low and replaced it. Problem reappeared again. Took vehicle to a technician. Informed owner head gaskets needed to be replaced.
Questions about the 1993 Lincoln Continental engine
Does the 1993 Lincoln Continental have engine problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 60% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Lincoln Continental engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.
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).
Other 1993 Lincoln Continental problems
Lights 15Steering 11Suspension 11Brakes 10Transmission 9Acceleration 8Visibility 8Airbags 7Body 7Electrical 7Fuel system 3Locks 3Seat belts 1Tires 1
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