1999 Lincoln Continental technical service bulletins
105 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- 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
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- 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,...
- Optional product improvement program - side air bag crash sensor replacement
- 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
- Hesitation, buck or surge during a steady state operation at 40-60 mph (64-96 km/h)
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation, stumble or stall during low speed parking maneuvers or after...
- 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
- Subject regarding special field action - emission control information on the fan warning label
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation/trailer hitch feel in the transmission operation during steady...
- 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
- Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph...
- 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
- Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 - 45 mph...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Some vehicles' electronic automatic temperature control may display an outside temperature value lower...
- Effective october 15, 1999, the AX4S and AX4N transmission assembly for the certain vehicles are available...
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information regarding air bag lamp flashing
- Concerns with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) may display an outside temperature value...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph steady state (in third...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph stead state (in third gear) or...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- 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...
- 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)
- Some vehicles may exhibit concerns of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Vehicle exhibiting no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures
- Vehicles built before march 1999 may exhibit concern of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Information regarding pinpint test / 4WABS diagnostic trouble code B1676 (battery voltage) - update
- Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in...
- Experiencing brake creaking.
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- 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 programming on valet key and spare keys
- 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...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- The " check traction control " lamp in the message center may illuminate on some vehicles
- 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
- Some vehicles built prior to october 19, 1998 may exhibit an engine overheat indication on the temperature...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- 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 prior to october 19, 1998 may exhibit an engine overheat indication on the temperature...
- Safety recall involving fuel manifold replacement - fuel manifold retainer installation torque...
- 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...
- Subject pertaining to the service manual not having a pinpoint test for "degraded AM reception or...
- Transaxle , prior to repair, orange tag special service instructions was not installed
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to...
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