Low beam head light on driver's side went out.
1996 Lincoln Continental: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 48 complaints about the 1996 Lincoln Continental describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln continental. The contact stated that the air suspension system is defective. The vehicle rests 12 inches higher on one side than the other, from the front end to the rear. As a result, the headlights illuminate upwards towards the sky or downwards into the ground. He stated that the vehicle has gone into air shock, forcing him to lose control and drive off the road. The current mileage is 160,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Defective air suspension system in lincoln continental results in extremely unstable and unsafe driving. Blown air bag while driving vehicle resulted in rear end crashing down and leaving car inoperable. Faulty compressor leaves the car 12 inches difference between left and right and front and back. Head lights shine into the sky and now into the ground. Driving vehicle extremely unsafe especially at night. 3 yrs of complaining to ford/lincoln - they won't acknowledge the problem! Get these vehicles off the road before they cause major road accidents. Mn state attorney general notified - file # rjm/2006/322030/c.
Headlights and instrument panel lights went out while driving at night without warning. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified, and informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall 96v009000 due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.
When headlamps are in use radio switches stations without being touched. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican...
- Some 1995-1999 crown victoria/grand marquis/ continental, 1995-1997TOWN car and 1997-1998 mark viii...
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
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
Questions about the 1996 Lincoln Continental headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1996 Lincoln Continental?
5 of 48 owner complaints about the 1996 Lincoln Continental (10%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Lincoln Continental?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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