At issue is the on board display “Park Brake Limited Function Service Required” sometimes followed by flashing brake light. When this happens vehicle needs to pull over and stop and release the parking brake to go back to normal. . Also, there are times when light flashes ithe alarm goes off. Multiple times to shut off. The diagnosis was a faulty ABS-Module, which is now obsolete by Lincoln. We have tried many venues to find one and major parts house said he found none available in the U.S. Talking with Lincoln they had no answers. Question not answered by Lincoln are we at risk driving this vehicle. At the time vehicle drives great, since the ABS-Module affects other main parts of the vehicle, we are worried if another function is disrupted will it cause an issue. Such as an accident. Question, can we continue to drive this car safely. All information I’ve included can be verified by Korum Lincoln in Puyallup, Wa. 253‑845‑6600. The obsolete ABS-Module is the problem. Our safety is a concern!
Lincoln Continental abs comes on
25 of the 1,387 owner complaints about the Lincoln Continental describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 1992
By model year
Often reported together
Door locks 3Overheating 2Check engine light 2Brake failure 2Won't shift 1Premature wear 1Grinding brakes 1No deployment 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the parking brake activated, causing the driver to swerve, as the tires squealed. The driver was able to pull over. The contact was unable to release the parking brake. The vehicle was in LIMP Mode. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS brake module had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln continental. The power door locks engage and unlock on their own without warning. The doors normally lock automatically when shifting out of park. The interior lights also illuminated without warning after the vehicle was parked, which prevented the alarm system from engaging. The failure occurred february 5, 2008. The door is ajar warning indicator light indicated had illuminated; however, the door was secure. The ABS warning light illuminated the week of january 28, 2008 when there was snow present and dimmed immediately after the contact reached his destination. The dealer had not yet diagnosed the failure. The current and failure mileages were 93,000.
Here is the list of problems I've had with this car. 1.purchased from bob mullen auto batavia ny milage: 58702 ,june 3rd 1999 2.returned car 10 days later , AC didn't work, dealer repired at his cost of $500. 3.jan 2000 repair exhaust system. My share of bill $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 monroe muffler, work on front end air suspension, $370 5. 7/28/2000 electric door locks failed, cost $152 for new switches 6. 9/15/2000 took car back to dealer ABS wasn't working estimate to repair..$826, had dealer disarm ABS 7. Dgl engine light stays on. Had to take car to lincoln dealer,,estimated cost to fix all the things discovered to be bad, $3480. Told them I'd take my chances 8. 4/9/2001 took car again to monroe muffler for right air suspension replacement, cost $638.... 9. 4/23/2001 car returned to cole muffler mufflers rotted out already were replaced with new ones plus pipes. 10. 5/01/01 took car to air conditioning center said it had cracked housing repair would cost $575. Made sure windows worked!!! 11. 7/16/2002 took car to transmission center for service. Replaced switch for car would go into 2nd gear cost $121. Still not working right. 12. 4/15/2003 oil pan started to leak, have had to weld busted seam $125 13. Not sure but it shows signs of overheating problems, which may lead to head gasket failure and the car still only has about 80,000 miles!! The car is a continental but has been renamed town car because I don't dare take it out of town.. Thanks for your interest in this matter. This car has got to be the reason for the nys lemon law
Entire braking system failed causing a collision. Afterwards, the "ABS" warning light illuminated. Dealer not able to determine cause. Ts
Consumer complains of an electrical failure causing the ABS brake light, air bag light,check transmission light, and parking brake light to illuminate. Dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor, but conditions still exist intermittently.
Brakes pulsate and the ABS light comes on. When brakes are applied they fade out and come back in. Consumer hit brakes, and they faded. Abs light came on after. Vehicle has been to the same dealer 4 times. Dealer has checked the codes, and the problem still exists.
Brake pedal returns slowly, sometimes does not return at all. Dealer has tsb published about problem - 92-19-2 ABS pedal returns slow: new brake booster. Replacement of brake booster is necessary, however, dealer does not feel this is a safety issue - the brake pedal does not always return ! This means the brakes do not alway disengage!
Rear end dropped making steering difficult, after dealer examination all four air struts pn fooy-5a96-d had to be replaced along with the electric adjusters and spg & shk ABS
At 50,000 miles, numerous problems started occurring. Repairs totalled$2700. The repairs included replacing the ABS indicator ring, wheel speed sensor, blower controller,door lock actuator,head gasket, valve cover, oxygen sensors & oil pan. The most costly repairs involved the head gasket issue where the 4th cylinder was leaking coolant into the engine. The first service was performed on the car on 11/30/99 when the head gasket issue was detected. The car had to be towed two times and required three additional visits to the garage to complete the work. To this day, the car still idles rough and the check engine warning light comes on periodiacally....indicating more than likely, more head gasket problems.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. This can cause disengagement of the brake pushrod and loss of braking ability.
- Risk
- Loss of braking ability can result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the retainer.
Recall number 94V129000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
- Risk
- Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. Reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
Recall number 91V134000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln Continental abs
Why does the abs come on in the Lincoln Continental?
Owners who report it most often also describe doors won't lock, open or latch, engine overheating and check engine light.
Which Lincoln Continental years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (8 complaints), 1991 (5 complaints) and 1990 (2 complaints).
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