1994 Lincoln Continental lights problems

14 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
6
Brake lights: switch
2
Back up lights
2
Headlights: switch
1
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
1
Brake lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Lincoln Continental lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Lincoln Continental lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 7

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported January 21, 1998 · 506,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.
Risk: Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Recall number 98V009000 · Recall details

What 1994 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Lights · KY

Headlights remained on while vehicle was turned off. Consumer unhooked the battery to keep the battery charged and a buzzing noise was heard coming from underneath the dashboard. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a headlight switch needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Lights · MS

Started off with lights going off intermittently, now go off and stay off, in order to have headlights, I have to "hold" the high beam lights on, I have submitted this complaint several times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please help.

Filed May 3, 2001 · Lights · MS

Headlights will all the sudden go off, then come back on, does this continuously and intermittently. They have been doing this ever since we have owned the car. I have almost been hit by other motorist and have had motorist flash their lights. Also, I have nearly run off the road when I was driving down a dark road. I contacted nhsta by telephone on monday 4/30/2001.

Filed Jan 16, 2000 · Lights · MD

Light switch replaced by dealer on recall 98v009000 at approx 45,000miles. The replacement failed again at 91,000. The replacement was supposed to have fixed a breaker problem, but it didnot.

Filed Dec 3, 1999 · Engine, Lights · NH

Have taken this car to 2 different dealers for repairs, to no avail. Motor knocks drastically, engine leaks when parked on slight downhill slope, new shocks/struts squeak terribly, loud thunking noise in rear end when going over bumps. Gas mileage very eratic, rear high mount brake assembly melted. Help!

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Lights · OH

One of the bulbs in the high mounted rear brake lights went out. The plastic socket had burned and melted around the bulb. Dealer not seen vehicle.

Filed Feb 11, 1999 · Acceleration, Lights · IL

Vehicle experienced failure of recall component prior to notice, after recall work performed failures continued, idle problems. (recall campaign # 97s65)

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Engine, Lights · MI

Head gasket failed.

Filed Nov 16, 1998 · Lights · IL

Consumer was driving down highway when headlights went completely out-. They came back on a couple minutes later, but consumer was driving in the dark for minute.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Lights · MI

Center brake light malfunctioned. The heat of the lamp in the brake melted the plastic container, causing, it to fall unto the bulb and destroyed the bulb.

Questions about the 1994 Lincoln Continental lights

Does the 1994 Lincoln Continental have lights problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the lights of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Lincoln Continental lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Lincoln Continental lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V009000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Lincoln Continental model years with the most lights complaints are 1993 (15 complaints), 1994 (14 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).