Tl* the contact owns a 1994 lincoln continental. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the oil pressure gauge suddenly decreased and a chime sounded inside the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they were unable to locate the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
1994 Lincoln Continental engine problems
87 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,432. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 87
- of this car's complaints
- 46%
- typical mileage
- 54,432
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine57
- Engine: gasoline18
- Cooling system6
- Cooling system: radiator assembly4
- Exhaust system: emission control2
- Exhaust system1
- Cooling system: fan1
At what mileage
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Lincoln Continental engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 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 1994 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car always beeps overheats and loses steering.
Continuation of previous complaint. Response from letter to pres. Of ford on 3.8l v6 engine head gasket failure on lincoln continental with 54,436 miles on it: ford basically said "tough luck". Dealer saying $1,700 to $3,000 plus to fix. My independent mechanic informs me there is another alternative. There are several product available to fix the head gasket in the car. One he has used, and works, is "steel seal". Cost about $70 for product, plus a new thermostat, and new coolant. I figure worst case around $400 for everything. It's worth the gamble. As it is now the car is junk or the repair from ford is more that the value of the car.
1) sudden rough running engine 2) blown head gasket with gray/white smoke from both exhaust pipes 3) no correction done so far. Parked car and trying to determine proper step to correct the problem.
Vehicle takes awhile to heat, coolent okay, no external leaks, removed plugs and found signs of coolent in #4 cyl. Replaced head gaskets and sent heads out to machine shop. Appears to be okay now. On 06/01/99 at call back for leaking head gasket they found it leaking and replaced gaskets at no charge, them on 08/11/99 they found my engine banging and said gaskets leaked and damaged lower bearings and they replaced the engine at no charge. On 04/02/02 the gaskets leaked agoain and I had to pay for the replacement.
Car currently has a cover on it and doesn't run because of a bad transmission.
The owner drove the vehicle into the dealership for repairs. Work was done to the gaskets. The dealer said that the cost would be 1200.00 for further gasket repair work. The owner refused, and felt that he was being taken advantage off. *ak *scc
While driving at 55 MPH vehicle shut down, and the back suspension went out, driver also had problem with steering.
After car inspected and several repairs completed on my 1994 lincoln continental, executive series in good condition, the engine was blown and the dealership stated to trade-in the vehicle.
The head gasket was defective and the engine block cracked.*ak *jb vechile stalled out and the engine overheated. Consumer learned of extended warranty for 100,000 miles/7 year extended warranty. However dealer would not authorize repairs because vehicle is older than 7 years. Vehicle is just under mileage with 92,046 miles.
Questions about the 1994 Lincoln Continental engine
Does the 1994 Lincoln Continental have engine problems?
Owners have filed 87 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Lincoln Continental engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,432 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Lincoln Continental problems
Suspension 29Transmission 20Brakes 17Body 15Electrical 15Lights 14Acceleration 11Visibility 10Steering 9Airbags 7Fuel system 6Tires 3Wheels 3Locks 1Seat belts 1
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