1994 Lincoln Continental body problems

15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frame and members
9
Body: door
4
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lincoln Continental body problems in other years

Related recalls

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

What 1994 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Body, Steering · 147,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lincoln continental. The contact stated while driving in reverse and turning the steering wheel to the left, a sudden popping noise was present on the front driver side of the vehicle. Suddenly, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the sub frame bolts had separated from the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Body · 179,500 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lincoln continental. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently and the vehicle would pull to the right. The contact also heard a loud clunking noise. A local mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was cracked but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The failure mileage was 179,500 and the current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Body · 223,000 miles · VA

While driving 20 MPH engine and transmission fell out of the vehicle. As a result the steering failed. Dealer stated sub frame corroded. Recall 98v323000 was issued for the lower cradle bolts. However, a different part of the cradle bolts failed so the consumer has to pay for the repairs.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Body · 160,000 miles · IN

Recall 98v323000 concerning sub frame corrosion. Defect occurred after recall repairs were performed. Replacement parts didn't correct the problem.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Body, Brakes · MD

The consumer has experienced the following: recall head mount , subframe, air bag suspension system, air shock, rear stabilizer and rear shock sensors-bouncing/bobbing in the front of the vehicle, right rear tire, left rear air strut-was blown and was dragging down in back, a conversion of suspension was done to convert to coil springs and replace all 4 struts and hardware, recall brake & motor mount-brake grinding, head gasket, and inner tie rod. (recall #'s 94v129000 & 97v019000) scc

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Body · MA

Consumer stated intermittently the vehicle will locked up, while driving on a off ramp at 30-35mph, the vehicle shut down, manufacturer referred consumer to a dealer that would diagnose the problem.*ak. Consumer stated the problem is a manufacturers defect and the orignial owner was notified, but the consumer was not, therfore the problem will not be covered.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Body, Electrical · TX

When the electrical components got wet in a flood, system malfunctioned. Vehicle has power windows and doors. Consumer was unable to exit vehicle from inside, and doors failed to open from outside. *ak once the electrical system failes, it is impossible to open doors and windows with keys from inside and outside of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Body · IN

The welded washer to the frame for the strut bar mounting failed.

Filed May 24, 2000 · Body, Steering · OK

When driving between 5-10 MPH and coming out a parking lot steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control. Also, recall 98v323000/ manufacturer's 98s36/ subframe corrosion was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 6, 2000 · Body · NJ

Received a list of manufacturer's recalls that were not done before purchase or resale of vehicle. Consumer would like to know what his recourse is in this matter. One of the recalls involved rear subframe mounts.

Questions about the 1994 Lincoln Continental body

Does the 1994 Lincoln Continental have body problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the body of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Lincoln Continental body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Lincoln Continental body?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V323000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Lincoln Continental have the most body problems?

The Lincoln Continental model years with the most body complaints are 1991 (23 complaints), 2017 (20 complaints) and 1994 (15 complaints).