1993 Lincoln Continental: check engine light

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 Feb 13, 2001 · Airbags, Body · MD

Vehicle not heating, cold air was coming out of heater, and vehicle threatened to stall. It was taken to repair shop, and a tsb was found on blown gaskets. There was an extended gold warranty issued in 1998 for lincoln, continentals 1993- 1995. Repairmen called to see if consumer's vehicle would be covered, only 1994-1995 would be repaired free, 1993 vehicles weren't covered. *ak consumer has had several problems with vehicle: driver's side heated mirror failed, 02 sensor failed and was replaced, transmission pan gasket replaced, outer tie rod ends and front sway bar links and bushings replaced, left front inside door handle replaced, vehicle would not come out of park, brake light switch replaced, suspension pump replaced, reserve tank replaced, right and left air bags replaced, shocks replaced, distributor cap replaced, spark plugs replaced, left door actuator replaced, blower motor speed controller replaced, replaced front brake pads, replaced rear brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear brake calipers, replaced front brake rotors, serpentine belt replaced, serpentine belt tensioner replaced, check engine light illuminated, front and rear motor mounts replaced, cylinder head bolts replaced, rear suspension failed, and from the head gasket failure dealer would not reimburse consumer.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Engine, Lights · MI

Vehicle experienced several engine problems, engine has been replaced 2 times, head gasket blew at 53419 miles and again at 68564 miles, check engine light illuminated, engine overheated, antifreeze was in tailpipe and oil in radiator, motor mounts broke 11/95 with 28005 miles. Consumer stated it was noisy while turning steering wheel, dealer replaced tie rod end. Air conditioner was inoperable due to manifold set and accumulater rusted through. Tape player ate tapes. Wipers would not park, dealer replaced wiper motor and wire harness. Dealer replaced headlight switch and terminal.

Filed May 24, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Major problems started after my car received the 144,000 mile service check (car had approx. $130,000 at that time). In addition to the provided list: feb 00 - trunk latch assembly went out; feb 99 - r/r heads & gaskets/coolant/ thermastat/ sensor/tuneup ($1602) done due to worn-out head gaskets; aug 98 - check engine light stuck - oxygen sensor replaced ($133), nov 97 - blower motor speed controller ignition key lock cyclinder repaired due to defrost lights stayed on with key off, ignition switch inoperable ($375). My complaint is in every incident (whether the car had 75,000 or 100,000 miles), the dealer informed me that this is a factory problem with the 1993 & 1994 lincoln continentals. Recall #97v019000 covering the same gasket/electrical system for the 1994 should also cover the 1993 lincoln. All repairs and maintenance upkeep were done by the dealer regularly. The more this car is taken in for maintenance upkeep, it seems to develop into more expensive problems. Replacements done twice: head g

Filed Apr 6, 2000 · Acceleration, Body · IL

At 50,000 miles, numerous problems started occurring. Repairs totalled$2700. The repairs included replacing the ABS indicator ring, wheel speed sensor, blower controller,door lock actuator,head gasket, valve cover, oxygen sensors & oil pan. The most costly repairs involved the head gasket issue where the 4th cylinder was leaking coolant into the engine. The first service was performed on the car on 11/30/99 when the head gasket issue was detected. The car had to be towed two times and required three additional visits to the garage to complete the work. To this day, the car still idles rough and the check engine warning light comes on periodiacally....indicating more than likely, more head gasket problems.