Tl* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln continental. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering ability seized. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear sub-mount fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
Lincoln Continental engine failure problems
33 of the 1,387 owner complaints about the Lincoln Continental describe engine failure, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Overheating 2Knocking 2Transmission failure 1Misfire 1Fire or smoke 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
I purchased a 1990 lincoln continental in december 2002, and noticed that driving on the highway, the engine revs very high and the transmission does not engage the overdrive. I also noticed that shifting from reverse to drive or drive to rverse, there is a delay in the transmission engaging the appropriate gear. Before I decided to take my car to a dealer to get the transmission repaired, I checked the fluid to ensure that the level was correct, and to check the color of the transmission fluid. Both were found to be in good order. Then I checked www.alldata.com and found that ford was aware of the transmission problems through a check of the following service bulletins: atratb331; atratb267; 94247; atratb029; and 89225. Because of the service bulletins mentioned above, ford was aware of the problems and failed to take corrective actions. As a consumer, I would like ford to correct the problem with the transmission at no cost to myself. The other problem is the engine cooling fan. On 12 december 2002 while sitting in traffic, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood and smelled wires burning. I pulled over in a parking lot of a shopping center right when the computer signaled that the engine temperature was higher than normal. I turned the engine off and open the hood to look for the burned wired. The electric engine fan had seized up and started to melt the wires. The fuse had failed to blow, and I had to unplug the fan from the wiring harness to keep the wires from burning more.
Vehicle takes awhile to heat, coolent okay, no external leaks, removed plugs and found signs of coolent in #4 cyl. Replaced head gaskets and sent heads out to machine shop. Appears to be okay now. On 06/01/99 at call back for leaking head gasket they found it leaking and replaced gaskets at no charge, them on 08/11/99 they found my engine banging and said gaskets leaked and damaged lower bearings and they replaced the engine at no charge. On 04/02/02 the gaskets leaked agoain and I had to pay for the replacement.
When turning there's a groaning noise. Left outer tie rod seized to a lubrication issue. Dealership replaced the both outer tie rods.
Engine blew out while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that t rod could have come through the engine.ak
Engine seized up without warning. Please provide any further information.
This car was brought in for a (b) recall (00m09)on july of 2000 with approx. 50000 mi. On it for a potential head gasket failure. Mr. Macdonald was told that there was no need for servicing at that time. Approx. 3000 mi. Later,the car developed over-heating and hard starting. It was then taken to an independent mechanic who said that the head gasket had failed.I feel the dealer/mfr. Failed in their responsibilities to correct the situation when they could have on july 2000,thus leading to engine failure.
This car was brought in for a (b) recall (00m09)on july of 2000 with approx. 50000 mi. On it for a potential head gasket failure. Mr. Macdonald was told that there was no need for servicing at that time. Approx. 3000 mi. Later,the car developed over-heating and hard starting. It was then taken to an independent mechanic who said that the head gasket had failed.I feel the dealer/mfr. Failed in their responsibilities to correct the situation when they could have on july 2000,thus leading to engine failure.
Vehicle experienced premature head gasket failure at 40,217 miles which requires complete engine replacement, consumer requests that the extended warranty which covered head gaskets that were defective for the 1994-1995 models include the 1993 model as well.
Blown engine head gasket.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln Continental engine failure
Which Lincoln Continental years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (14 complaints), 1993 (6 complaints) and 1992 (4 complaints).
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