1998 Lincoln Continental technical service bulletins
140 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) will not cycle the ai...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a AX4N / 4F50N transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- Squealing noise coming from front brakew when braking
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- For vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Vehicles equipped with a cellular phone may exhibit a condition in which the cellular phone does not ring...
- Concerns with window run and belt mouldings developing a white spotting appearance
- Some vehicles may exhibit high steering efforts due to damage to the cam and / or rotor in the power...
- Concerns with cellular phones not ringing when receiving calls
- Subject pertaining to white spots on window runs and belt
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Subject regarding the ford quality renewal (FQR) launch
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Service tip information regarding the redesigned AX4N pump gasket
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake...
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information regarding pinpint test / 4WABS diagnostic trouble code B1676 (battery voltage) - update
- Subject regarding redesigned transaxle pump gasket to remove gasket material that could break off and...
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Concerns of a possible chafing of the fuel pump assembly wires resulting in an open fuse and/or inoperable...
- Experiencing brake creaking.
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light scraping / grinding / ticking noise from the front end
- Some vehicles will not start with a programmed passive anti-theft (PATS) key for 20 seconds after an...
- Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles
- On some vehicles, with less than 1/4 tank of fuel, a no-start condition may exist when parked on an steep...
- For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican...
- For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- For all vehicles with drivers seat module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- For all vehicles with remote keyless entry concerns that require a module and / or transmitter (keyfob)...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- The " check traction control " lamp in the message center may illuminate on some vehicles
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Vehicles will not start with a programmed passive anti-theft (PATS) key for 20 seconds after an attempt to...
- Vehicles may exhibit a light scraping/grinding/ticking noise from the front end
- Experiencing a slight whine / whirring noise, most often noted under light tip-in acceleration at 25-40 mph
- Vehicles may experience excessive wind noise from the front the front windows or b-pillar area
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light scraping / grinding / ticking noise from the front end
- Certain vehicles will not start with a programmed passive anti-theft (PATS) key for 20 seconds after an...
- Some vehicles built in june, 1998 may experience excessive windnoise from the front windows or b-pillar...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1009 code present in the anti-lock or traction control module
- Some 1995-1999 crown victoria/grand marquis/ continental, 1995-1997TOWN car and 1997-1998 mark viii...
- Some 1998 lincoln continentals- built from 7/20/98 through 7/30/98-MAY exhibit a crack in engine front...
- Subject pertaining to the service manual not having a pinpoint test for "degraded AM reception or...
- Locks failed
- Information on the service evaporator assemblies
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to...
- Some vehicles built prior to june 16, 1998 may exhibit noise from the front brakes, ususally at low speeds...
- Subject regarding service evaporator assemblies
- Condition with engine cooling fan continues to run after engine is shut off
- Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid
- Concerns with a steering wheel vibration and moaning noise while engaged in gear at an idle
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Some vehicles may exhibit various customer concerns such as: slow fuel fill during the last one or two...
- Exhibiting any or all of the following symptoms such as: keyless entrykeypad inoperative, interior lamps...
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, AX4S & AX4N transaxle is available with improved...
- Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conerns such as: slow fuel fill during the last one...
- Slow fuel fill during the last one or two gallons; fuel gauge may not read full; fuel gauge drops rapidly...
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- A rough idle/engine miss and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with any of the diagnostic...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 or P1744 stored in memory
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Information on front disc brake rotor protectors are currently being installed on mark viii vehicles only
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Vehicles may exhibit noise from underbody / rear suspension which sounds as if suspension is bottoming or...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Information pertaining to incorrect part numbers for rear control arm assemblys
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Technicians experiencing yellow pop-ups on service bay diagnostic system (sbds)." tt
- Some vehicles may experience static in the AM band of the radio while driving
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