I bought the car on 08/28/2010 and only drove it that day. Since it was a saturday and they closed early, I had to wait until monday to contact them. On monday, a rep from the dealership told me that they sold the car to me from someone who didn't have a dealership or title for the car and he was using their dealership to sell and to retrieve the title once the sell was final. The car was ok when I left the dealership, but after a couple hours it died on me while I was driving almost causing a accident. On the dash it keep saying, "check charging system". I know a lil about cars and I really need the transportation because I'm a college student at the university of wisconsin-milwaukee, I decided to try to get it fixed to my knowledge, but it seems as if it's something more to this "lemon" auction auto sold me. I replaced the alternator, voltage regulator and bought a new battery and nothing has changed. It'll drive for a hour or two then die while I'm driving.
The worst 1995 Lincoln Continental problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights13
- Engine11
- Suspension11
- Visibility10
- Body8
- Electrical7
- Transmission6
- Brakes5
- Seat belts4
- Steering4
- Seats2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Lincoln Continental
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
- Risk
- If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Recall number 96V009000 · Recall details
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Defect 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Lincoln Continental 151
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
1995 Lincoln Continental fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1995 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. While making a right turn at 10 MPH the transmission began slipping gears. The vehicle was towed to the place of residence. The ford manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 131,000.
My left front tire exploded without warning at approx 69 MPH on I-85. The tire had proper air pressure and nothing was run over to make a puncture. I think the tread separated from the body due to poor adhesion to the steel cord and then the body exploded within a revolution or 2. I base this on the sound and the fact that bare tire cord is showing on the carcass. Michelin refused to offer anything more than credit for treadwear, which was about 40% (60% left). I estimate the tire age at 2 to 3 years, but cannot find a receipt. The tire was too damaged to find a serial number. Some damage occurred during approx 0.2 mile required for changing lanes and moving off the expressway (rush hour). The left front fender, wheel well (plastic), and wheel were replaced in addition to the tire and an alignment. Total cost about $1550. The tire was a michelin harmony 225r60x16. The car also had to be towed, due to a missing key to a lugnut on each wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. The contact was told that recall #96v009000 did not apply to this vehicle since the vehicle was more than 10 years old. The contact stated the failures as mentioned in the recall. The contact owned the vehicle in 1998 when the recall notice was issued and has experienced the failure since 1995. The contact reported the failure to the local mercury dealer at that time, and the recall was not honored. The contact requested that the recall be honored due to the safety recall notice. The consumer stated the dash gives off a poor illumination. The left front window regulator was replacd. Updated 03/02/07. *jb updated
1995 lincoln continental cooling fan fire. I extinguished it with h20 before fpd arrived.
Dt: the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. Received the federal safety agency campaign recall 98v323000. Vehicle manifested the same problem as listed in the recall concerning rear lower sub frame mount plate nut that could 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 sub frame which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop. If both rear corners drop steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle's control and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall did not include the year o vehicle but she had this same problem. *ak
January 10th the 'door ajar' sensor came on and the interior lights were on. I checked all 4 doors, they were all closed and the lights remained on. I then pushed the 'reset' button for the sensor and the lights then would go off for a brief time and come back on. Then, today january 11th the same thing occurred but after the car was turned off for a couple of hours the problem increased. I started the car, the 'door ajar' sensor came on along with the lights. Again the doors were checked, they were all shut. As I started to drive the lights went off, then when I came to a complete stop. The lights would turn on, and when I pushed the gas the lights faded away and turned off. When I turned my car off and locked the doors the lights stayed on for over 10-15 minutes. I've had numerous people look at it, and they don't understand what could have caused it. But there being a short or touching wires. I have not yet done anything to correct the problem. Im having someone else look at the wiring january 12th.
1995 lincoln continental brake problems. (nar) *mr the vehicle master cylinder failed several times. Each time it was replaced it failed again. The dealer(s) have been unable to permanently fix the brake problem. *nm
Driver side front door window moves out of chanel and jams. Driver side front power window motor failed. Driver side front door fails to lock automatically. Air conditioning vents fail to open. Air conditioning blows on windshield only. Irratic shifting of transmission from 1st to 2nd gear. Slipping of transmission when power is applied. Failure of all 4 suspension. Failure of brakes senting car into uncontrolable fish tailing and 360 degree spinout at 40 mile/per hour.
Problem one: intermittent no-start when car had been standing after initial warmup. Problem two: sluggish transmission for about a year, then hard shifts, and squeal noises, burnt and discolored fluid
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Questions about the 1995 Lincoln Continental
Is the 1995 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the 1995 Lincoln Continental, 2.1 times a typical Continental model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Lincoln Continental?
Lights, with 13 complaints. Next is engine (11).
How many recalls does the 1995 Lincoln Continental have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Lincoln Continental lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V009000. 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).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Lincoln Continental get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Lincoln Continental range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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