Lincoln Continental 1995

• Recall 116663 [USA]: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Bosch brake components llc (bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598. These brake pads, manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 ford taurus, 2001-2005 mercury sable, 1995-1999 ford taurus sho, 1995-2002 lincoln continental, and 1993-1998 lincoln mark viii vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
  bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2016. Owners may contact bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 15289 [USA]: If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
  A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
  dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
  system: lighting and communications system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 1996019 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  A defect in the autolamp system may cause the exterior lights, including the headlights, to shut off without warning. This would only occur while the autolamp feature is being used. If the headlights shut off because of autolamp malfunction, the driver can turn them back on by manually rotating the headlamp switch to the "on" position. Correction: lighting control module will be replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Engine cooling fan fires investigation as of 19960930

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• U1009 [1] SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Engine Torque
• P0741 [2] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P1744 [2] Slip Solenoid System
• C1873 [1] Air Suspension RF Air Spring Solenoid Output Circuit Failure
• C1877 [1] Air Suspension LF Air Spring Solenoid Output Circuit Failure

I bought the car on 08/28/2010 and only drove it that day. Since it was a saturday and they closed early, i had to wait until monday to contact them. On monday, a rep from the dealership told me that they sold the car to me from someone who didn't have a dealership or title for the car and he was using their dealership to sell and to retrieve the title once the sell was final. The car was ok when i left the dealership, but after a couple hours it died on me while i was driving almost causing a accident. On the dash it keep saying, "check charging system". I know a lil about cars and i really need the transportation because i'm a college student at the university of wisconsin-milwaukee, i decided to try to get it fixed to my knowledge, but it seems as if it's something more to this "lemon" auction auto sold me. I replaced the alternator, voltage regulator and bought a new battery and nothing has changed. It'll drive for a hour or two then die while i'm driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. While making a right turn at 10 mph the transmission began slipping gears. The vehicle was towed to the place of residence. The ford manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. The contact was told that recall #96v009000 did not apply to this vehicle since the vehicle was more than 10 years old. The contact stated the failures as mentioned in the recall. The contact owned the vehicle in 1998 when the recall notice was issued and has experienced the failure since 1995. The contact reported the failure to the local mercury dealer at that time, and the recall was not honored. The contact requested that the recall be honored due to the safety recall notice. The consumer stated the dash gives off a poor illumination. The left front window regulator was replacd. Updated 03/02/07. *jb updated *jb

1995 lincoln continental cooling fan fire. I extinguished it with h20 before fpd arrived. *nm

Dt: the contact owns a 1995 lincoln continental. Received nhtsa campaign recall 98v323000. Vehicle manifested the same problem as listed in the recall concerning rear lower sub frame mount plate nut that could experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop. If both rear corners drop steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle's control and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall did not include the year o vehicle but she had this same problem. *ak *tt

January 10th the 'door ajar' sensor came on and the interior lights were on. I checked all 4 doors, they were all closed and the lights remained on. I then pushed the 'reset' button for the sensor and the lights then would go off for a brief time and come back on. Then, today january 11th the same thing occurred but after the car was turned off for a couple of hours the problem increased. I started the car, the 'door ajar' sensor came on along with the lights. Again the doors were checked, they were all shut. As i started to drive the lights went off, then when i came to a complete stop. The lights would turn on, and when i pushed the gas the lights faded away and turned off. When i turned my car off and locked the doors the lights stayed on for over 10-15 minutes. I've had numerous people look at it, and they don't understand what could have caused it. But there being a short or touching wires. I have not yet done anything to correct the problem. Im having someone else look at the wiring january 12th.*ak

Consumer stated the headlight had an opaque glazed developing over the headlight lens. The condition reduced the headlight beam and caused severe visibility while driving at night. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide any further information and complete this questionnaire. *jb both headlights are defective and is a one piece unit. Replacement is $250. Dollars each. *ph

Problem one: intermittent no-start when car had been standing after initial warmup. Problem two: sluggish transmission for about a year, then hard shifts, and squeal noises, burnt and discolored fluid

While driving vehicle caught 0n fire under the hood. Dealer notified. *ak

Driver side front door window moves out of chanel and jams. Driver side front power window motor failed. Driver side front door fails to lock automatically. Air conditioning vents fail to open. Air conditioning blows on windshield only. Irratic shifting of transmission from 1st to 2nd gear. Slipping of transmission when power is applied. Failure of all 4 suspension. Failure of brakes senting car into uncontrolable fish tailing and 360 degree spinout at 40 mile/per hour.

Nhtsa investigations# 3264-ea-96-024 and 3109-pe-96-033: consumer states, the engine fan cooler took fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Consumer states that there is an a electrical connector to ride control mechanism, that is exposed to weather conditions. Ice or snow can get into the mechanisum and disable it,making vehicle difficult to drive or control. Nlm

Air suspension will intermittently go out and cause suspension to fail, creating a rough ride while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.*ak *mj

Driver's door would not stay latched when closing or staying close. Vehicle at dealer for repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak

Recall 96v009000 repairs on headlamp module was done in may 2001. Part was also replaced on october 25, 2001. It failed again on november 3, 2001, leaving consumer without headlights at night. *ak

Self dimmimg feature failed on interstate and mirror now appears to have liquid bubbles in it. Mirror is very cloudy and is extremly difficult to see through. Have had one close accident during backup due to cloudiness in mirror. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

Clear plastic lenses that cover headlights have started to change to a yellowish color. Headlights don't shine through lenses bright enough, making it hard to see. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak

Consumer was traveling on the highway, applied brakes, and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Brakes wouldn't grab at all. *ak

Instrument cluster defective-parts on manufacturer back order. *ak

Consumer states that the lenses got discolored making the light that the reflector throws to be dimmer by 50%. Ts

The first head gasket failure in december of 1999 was repaired under the original vehicle warranty. The second head gasket failure in december of 1999 was repaired at auto-truck service company (958 central ave. N.E.; minneapolis, mn 55413; 612-379-2030; 612-379-2030; byran tabata owns auto truck service company) out of warranty. When we took the vehicle to auto-truck service, we did not know that we had yet another head gasket failure. After paying the bill at auto-truck service ($1,133.50), i wrote to mr. A.R. Kaduk (manager - vehicle service and programs; ford customer service division; ford motor co.; p.O. Box 1904; dearborn, michigan 48121-1904) requesting reimbursement for the cost of this 2nd head gasket repair in 86,000 miles, since i knew ford had enhanced the original 50,000 mile warranty to 75,000 miles for 1994 lincoln head gasket failures. In response to my letter, i received a phone call from a ford representative saying that ford would not be able to reimburse me because i had not had the 2nd head gasket repair done at an authorized lincoln dealership. This was a wholly unsatisfactory response, and i have since been considering other approaches for obtaining reimbursement, so far to no avail. *ak

Outside left rearview mirror has discolored (yellowish color), due to non-glare feature. *mjs

Right after turning the vehicle off a fire started under the hood area. Vehicle was totalled in the fire. The fire was put out by the fire department. Fire seemed to have started in the fuel recovery system. Please provide any further information. *ak

While driving the steering wheel can lockup. Most of the time this problem occurs when tire gets wet even if it's just an inch of water on the ground. We have turned in the car to the local dealer at least a half dozen times and the problem continues to exist. I get really worried because it has happened in the middle of the road and trying to turn takes my entire energy to make turns. Once it's turned it unlocks. Also, the problem with the electronic message center.. The message "check ride control" also lights up when the ignition is turned on and whenever it wants to. This too have been brought to the attention of the local dealer and problem still exists.

Computer modules in doors malfunction and doors do not lock at any speed

While driving vehicle into the garage, the piece between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment fell down an top of the brake pedal, causing the vehicle not to stop and hit a divider in the garage. The problem was reported to the dealership. The part was ordered to correct the problem. Part # lh-f50b-540ga25-ae. *ak

The rearview electronic mirror malfunctioned, causing lighting from the cars behind the vehicle to distract the driver's eyes, affecting visibility, and could cause a crash. Mirror has no manual adjustment to deflect the lights of other cars. *ak *ml

Bumper to bumper warrenty motor company failure to honor and implement their bumper to bumper warrenty. My 1995 lincoln developed left front ecessive win noise while under warrenty.The ecessive left frint wind noise started after a local lincoln dealership made repairs to the window on 9/6/98. I had brought the vehicle, while under warrenty,to dearlership for repairs (( customer states popping noise left front window when lowering)). Ford local dearership, zone representative,and customer assistance have verified the excessive wind noise, have attempted repairs and paid for under warrenty. Mark hutchins,president of lincoln mercury, now indicates ford staff was incorrect in their diagnosis and that the excessive noise did notdevelope while under warranty but is a normal characteristic of this $42000 vehicle. Your assistance is requested in correcting this problem and enforcing dearlerships responsibility to live up to bumper to bumper warranty or to make the consumer aware of the weakness of the warrenty.*ak

Two tires worn out at inside corner because of faulty front end alignment. Yh

Headlight failure.

The lens covers for both head light assemblies are foggy due to particle separation of the reflective coating. Yh

When hitting water in making turn steering wheel will lock up, then it will ease up and return to normal. Dealer replaced fan belt *ak

Seat belt failed twice, one during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak

There is a persistent loud clunking noise which has developed in the front end. Could cause rear axle to become loose. *ak

With high beam headlights on, the low beams cut off, making a shadowy area in front of the vehicle.

Brake failure, continued replacement of rear drums and rotors due to warping. *ak

The interior cabin rear-view mirror was defective and had been replaced by the dealer 3 times since 06/96. The view through the mirror was distorted which prevented consumer from seeing other vehicles properly.*jb

Steering locks when driving through deep puddles.

Strut towers are welded so alignment cannot be done, wears tires and ball joints, dealer and ford refused to repair, or make good, this problem is with ranger as well as taurus and extends to 99 from 95, most front wheels drives have this problem, a recall is warranted and class action ought to be sought, thousands of dollars were spent to correct this defect.*jb

The camber adjustment on this car and all others this make model are welded so it cannot be made, we are getting ripped off due to paying for alignmnt that cant be performed, this situation is wearing out hundrds of thousands of dollars worth of tires everyday,, ford denies wont make it good please help. The camber is soo far out of whack it wears the tires, it is welded in this position, 2 dgrees off and welded at that point, this is horrid. *ak

Since march 1996 has had ball joints replaced 6 times. First time at 6000 miles . Both front/ left rear, first 5 under warranty. Consumer believed this to be a design problem. *ak transmission blew up twice. *yh

Ntire right side of the vehicle is lower than the left side due to suspension failure. Also, doors operate intermittently/ radio doesn't work/ motor keeps moving when consumer stops vehicle/ in the daytime consumer is unable to read anything on dashboard. Due the structure of the vehicle, and consumer has to turn on the inside lights to read dashboard. *ak

Seat belt failure. *aw

Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak

Left the engine running in park position, vehicle started moving backwards engaged in drive position. Tt

1995 lincoln continental brake problems. (nar) *mr the vehicle master cylinder failed several times. Each time it was replaced it failed again. The dealer(s) have been unable to permanently fix the brake problem. *nm *cb

Engine light keep coming on after replace sensor assembly for engine heater, four injectors all to no avail.

Console lights reflect into drivers portion of windshield and rearview mirrors. Please describe details. Tt consumer states at night there are 2 sets of lights from the dashboard that reflect into the windshield on the driver side, 3 panels of lights reflect onto the driver side window, consumer states this is very distracting and makes it hard to see. *slc

On warm days, after driving about 4 to 5 miles and turning car off, engine will not start back up. Dealer has vehicle, and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

Other: consumer complains of inability to deactivate airbag sensor.

Drivers side rear seat belt/harness locks up everytime it is used and cannot be unlocked without releasing the belt again. When the belt is reattached, it locks up again.

Unable to get dealers to comply with nhtsa campaign id number 95v012000. Light or glare is so bad that are unable to see the road or dash during the day and night. No problem during the day if day is dark or sun is not bright. Necessary to pull over to the side of road when tis occurs or cover upper part of windshield or drivers side of window. *ak

Stabilizer bar broke, causing the vehicle to bottom out. Dealer has ordered the part. However, it is on back order. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

When it rains passenger's side and rear passenger's side leak water on floors. Consumer had taken car to dealer, and they could not find cause. Problem has occurred 4-5 times. Please provide any further information. *ak

The consumer has been experiencing problems with frame:members and body. The consumer stated that the frame of the vehicle hangs while they are driving. The manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

Excessive glare in the interior of the car during sunshine and night from approching cars. Excessive eglare from windshield and side windows especially left side. Resulting in visual problems, ie inability to see approching cars,read instrument pane/see signs,headack, sunburn of left face and ect. Dealers have indicated they are unable to correct the problem. *ak

Cannot drive car due to noxious gases inside causes dizziness/headaches, and seizures/ do not have health symptoms in other vehicles/. Dealer cannot pinpoint problem. *ak

Vehicle's defogger system design is ineffiencent when in use. The windshield does not defog, what happens is two small round circles are cleared for vision. *ak

When driving was hit and the right front wheel locked up. *ak

The steering started to shake, took to dealer the strut and inner tie rod malfunctioned and strut kit needs to be replaced . *ak

Owner has problems with seeing out of his rear window due to a hump on the rear deck were the stereo speakers lay. *ak consumer is concerned due to the rear seats have no head restraints. At higher speeds, headlights have an insufficient throw, especially at higher speeds. *slc

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Car's automatic door lock system is not working. Somewhere inside one of the doors or in a control panel, this item is malfunctioning-indicating that one of the doors is open. When the door is open the car will not lock. I have driven this car with children in the back seat and cannot lock the doors. In addition, another problem occurs because all interior lights remain on because this "door open" signal is on. This constant problem has caused me to lose 1 ford battery in 3 months and the one in the car now is weak. I was told (when the car was under extended warranty) that the dealer could not trace the problem. When car was out of warranty i was told that dealer could try to fix with a $600 part that may work. Surely this is a safety issue first--one that has been pushed aside by the dealer. *ak

Vehicle in for recall work sub-frame body mounts, however incomplete remedy, motor mounts failed causing vibration also.