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.
1995 Lincoln Continental lights problems
13 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights8
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
- Headlights: concealment devices1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln Continental lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Lincoln Continental lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 1995 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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.
Consumer stated the headlight had an opaque glazed developing over the headlight lens. The condition reduced the headlight beam and caused severe visibility while driving at night. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide any further information and complete this questionnaire. *jb both headlights are defective and is a one piece unit. Replacement is $250. Dollars each.
Consumer states that the lenses got discolored making the light that the reflector throws to be dimmer by 50%. Ts
Recall 96v009000 repairs on headlamp module was done in may 2001. Part was also replaced on october 25, 2001. It failed again on november 3, 2001, leaving consumer without headlights at night.
Clear plastic lenses that cover headlights have started to change to a yellowish color. Headlights don't shine through lenses bright enough, making it hard to see. Consumer has contacted dealer.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The lens covers for both head light assemblies are foggy due to particle separation of the reflective coating. Yh
Headlight assembly is made of a plastic material that deteriorates, causing visibility to be dim. Dealer has been contacted.
Questions about the 1995 Lincoln Continental lights
Does the 1995 Lincoln Continental have lights problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 1995 Lincoln Continental, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 Lincoln Continental lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
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).
Other 1995 Lincoln Continental problems
Engine 11Suspension 11Visibility 10Body 8Electrical 7Transmission 6Brakes 5Seat belts 4Steering 4Seats 2Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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