Vehicle experienced premature head gasket failure at 40,217 miles which requires complete engine replacement, consumer requests that the extended warranty which covered head gaskets that were defective for the 1994-1995 models include the 1993 model as well.
1993 Lincoln Continental: engine failure
6 of the 120 complaints about the 1993 Lincoln Continental describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
- 20011
- 19981
- 19971
- 199414
- 19936
- 19924
- 19913
- 19903
What owners say
Blown engine head gasket.
The head gasket has blown, causing engine failure and it being a 1993 ford has decided not ot include the vehicle within the extended warranty.
Please refer to odi#722537 which I filed last week regarding bad head gasket. Dealership advised me this week that engine has failed as a result. Ford co has declined any assistance in this regard! New engine will cost me over $4000.00! As previously reported this was no negligence on my part but a continued problem with engine design.
At 40,217 miles on my 1993 lincoln continental my " engine check light" come on. I immediately took my car in for service and was told that I had blown a head gasket and had to replace my 3.8l engine. I contacted ford to find out what could have caused an engine failure at only 40,000 miles. To date, I have not received a satisfactory answer, only a lot of sympathetic words and "I am sorry mr. Blair we will not tell you about the complaints and performance of this engine and since your car is out of warranty we consider this matter closed." on searching the internet to find out how I can resolve my complaint I have found that other ford customers have had similar premature 3.8l engine failures. Can you help me resolve my concerns with ford? What is the process on organizing a possible class action suit ?
Engine block cracked, coolant leaking from head gaskets. Occurred as a result of sudden rough idling. Dealer can provide no explanation but recommends the purchase/installation of new engine block.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some...
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
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
Questions about the 1993 Lincoln Continental engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1993 Lincoln Continental?
6 of 120 owner complaints about the 1993 Lincoln Continental (5%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Lincoln Continental?
There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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