Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and without warning. The contact attempted to decelerate however, the vehicle would not respond. The contact then crashed into a wall and sustained injuries to her knee and back. There was a police report filed for the incident. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not destroyed but the air bag warning light illuminated a few days after the crash. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Lincoln Continental airbag light comes on
18 of the 1,387 owner complaints about the Lincoln Continental describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 1990 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1990
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20021
- 20004
- 19981
- 19941
- 19932
- 19922
- 19912
- 19905
Often reported together
What owners say
Dt: contact states the air bag light illuminated. Dealer repaired the problem numerous times, but after a short period of time, the air bag light came back on. *ak smoke emmitted form the vehicle's steering column at the flasher switch.
Airbag light illuminated, consumer took vehicle to dealer and dealer stated that airbags may not deploy in an accident or may deploy on their own. Light has illuminated five times in the last two years. Consumer noted that when vehicle was under warranty, dealership could not fix problem, however now that vehicle is out of warranty a fix is now available. *tt *jb.
Consumer states air bag light remains lit. Vehicle repaired by dlr who replaced the entire harness assembly. Light came on again. Dlr advised consumer that air bag will not function properly if light is on. Dlr can not determine root of problem.
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.
Airbag light has been flashing off and on. *ak the consumer states that according to information on the web the 1990 models had recalled for bad modules.
While driving air bag light will flash. Then, will come on and stay for long time.consumer had learned that vehicle had been fixed for same defect four times before.
My son at the time of purchase was and is a college student from a single parent household and I am disabled. The dealer did not at any time advise my son that the vehicle had any recalls or problems. We have spent well over $2000.00 in repairs, the car has been towed 7-8 times. The air bag light comes on continuously, thee ride control alarm comes on continuously, the suspension has been repaired twice, passenger air bag light comes on continuously as well as the charge system, we have had it in and out of dealership. I will never buy another vehicle from ford and I feel that this car or make should ot have been rel3ased to the consumer with this many defects. I feel the car is unsafe and that the number of repairs proves it over and over. I wo0uld like to know how to vile a loss of value claim to recover the money we continue to spend on a vehicle that cannot be traded in or sold . The dealer ship bears a large part of the responsible because they did not disclose any recall or other possible components problems with the car at the time my son purchased the car. The dealership had the car back to repair the suspension, the brakes, a severe leak with the brake fluid coming out. The break job did not last long enough for my son to drive home. It has also caused me a great deal of stress and has contributed to my depression and strokes trying to keep it runing and getting to and from various points including doctors appoints. I believe that the fod motore company bears some responsibility and to this date we have never been notified of ay recalls on this particular model. Please contact myself or my son at your earliest convience. Lincoln mercury replaced the air syspension just two months ago and it is going out again as well as athe right rear rotor. We have replaced the starte5r, cylionoid, the wires, switch, the brakes three times. The air bag depolyment mal functions constantly. I will never buy another ford.
While traveling noticed air bag indicator light on. Also, noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel. Dealer has been contacted.
Air bag warning lamp constantly flashes. It flashes six times, pauses then goes thru same pattern. Shop manual indicates there is a fault with driver side airbag (diagnosis of failed component(s)is detailed step-by-step procedure). My understanding is this is not a singular problem but is symptomatic of this make, model & year of vehicle. I would like to see a recall issued for this chronic problem.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Recall number 17V123000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 03V144000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln Continental airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Lincoln Continental?
Owners who report it most often also describe seat belt won't latch or retract, fire, smoke or burning smell and abs light or abs activating.
Which Lincoln Continental years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1990 (5 complaints), 2000 (4 complaints) and 1991 (2 complaints).
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