Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Lincoln / Continental / 1998
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005030806 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Dt: the consumer states that 1998 lincoln continental had one headlight that became unaligned and was shining the beam straightened up in the air. |
| 005017274 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The driver side power seat will not retract back. the seat height adjustment and seat back work fine. the motor clicks to engage, but the seat will |
| 005012311 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | #1-while leaving work the left front coil spring fractured in half punturing (tearing) the tire causing immediate deflation of left front tire |
| 005012310 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | #1-while leaving work the left front coil spring fractured in half punturing (tearing) the tire causing immediate deflation of left front tire |
| 003009739 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The 1998 lincoln continental is an accident waiting to happen, the slanted windshield above a grey dashboard, causing a reflection in the bright |
| 005005923 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | TWO OF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COILS FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND STALL WHILE BEING DRIVEN. *NM *SC *JB |
| 004305535 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While parked on a slight incline, with the engine running, the transmission slipped out of park into reverse. while attempting to enter the vehicle |
| 004258949 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The middle and rear seat belt are not retracting. the dealer will not fix this since it isn't under warrantly. the dealer said that the retractors |
| 003243094 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The rear middle seat belt would not retract. the dealer determined that the retractor was defective and was replaced under warranty. it was later |
| 0000237940 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Service and repair of 1998 lincoln continental.*mr the consumer was upset that the dealer was still servicing the vehicle which was going on the |
| 003225319 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The automatic dimming inside rearview mirror apears frosted over half of the glass distorting the view to the rear. this mirror was replaced less |
| 003201488 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *JB |
| 001200518 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | I have electrical problems that act up only when they wanted to and the dealership is declining that they exist. i have had my car in for service for |
| 0000190185 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer called complaining about having problems with the gas fuel tank. also stated that while driving the vehicle a fire truck made him stop and |
| 999165964 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165963 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165962 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165961 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165960 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 0000142696 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | INTERMITTENTLY TURN SIGNAL WILL BECOM INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR SIGNALS; BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK |
| 000132223 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While driving about 35 mph, getting off highway, and then trying to slow down, a part on front suspension fell down hard on ground. vehicle had to |
| 000126707 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. dealer was not notified at |
| 998112078 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when coming stop vehicle surged, causing it to continue traveling. vehicle was taken to the dealership. dealer was not able to |
| 0000010944 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | When starting the vehicle and going forward, it suddenly seems to be shifting into neutral, the consumer has to shift the gear level to low to re- |
| 0000152508 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While traveling noticed smoke for the hood engine coolant was leaking . dealer has been contacted, and cannot determine the cause of the problem, the |
| 999151891 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 999151889 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 998148252 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer was pulling into the driveway and attempted to apply the brakes. gas pedal is higher then brake pedal. consumer applied the gas pedal, |
| 998145801 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Ongoing problems: whenever vehicle is going down hill with speed control engaged it causes vehicle to speed up to 10-20 mph more then the setting. |
| 0000138862 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer started engine, it made a loud noise and vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer stepped on the brakes and turned off key, but vehicle did not |
| 998130938 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle intermittently experiencing unusual acceleration at a stop position with brakes applied. vehicle would jump into motion; consumer would have |
| 0000072917 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | VOICE ACTIVATED TELEPHONE FAILED. |
| 998071361 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | SENSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. YH |
| 999062116 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | COOLING SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES CONCERNED ABOUT TAKING VEHICLE ON A LONG TRIP. *AK |
| 0000055370 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle emits toxic fumes in the passenger side compartment causing disorientation, high blood pressure, dizziness, and inability to concentrate when |
| 0000053287 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | CARBON MONOXIDE IS LEAKING INTO CAR CAUSING CONSUMER SICK, DIZZY AND SLEEPY. |
| 998046597 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | IGNITION FAILED, STICKS. |
| 003226301 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Instrument cluster on a 1998 lincoln continental. the instrument cluster failed, which resulted in the car stalling out. this made steering and |
| 003225816 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Instrument cluster on a 1998 lincoln continental. the instrument cluster failed, which resulted in the car stalling out. this made steering and |
| 003216576 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Auto accelerates when attempting to stop or when in drive and standing still. i have reported this defect for service and was informed that no defect |
| 003216512 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Auto accelerates when attempting to stop, or when in drive and standing still. i have reported this defect to for service and i was informed that no |
| 001200991 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | I have electrical problems that act up only when they wanted to and the dealership is declining that they exist. i have had my car in for service for |
| 001169970 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Soon after purchasing vehicle it began to leak from behind the dashboard. then, sun roof, and side windows leaked. dealership has replaced all |
| 001169960 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Soon after purchasing vehicle it began to leak from behind the dashboard. then, sun roof, and side windows leaked. dealership has replaced all |
| 002167598 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle was left in idle while it was parked, but then it started to rev up until it reached 1200 rpms, and then it got stuck on 3000 rpms contacted |
| 002167588 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle was left in idle while it was parked, but then it started to rev up until it reached 1200 rpms, and then it got stuck on 3000 rpms contacted |
| 002167587 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle was left in idle while it was parked, but then it started to rev up until it reached 1200 rpms, and then it got stuck on 3000 rpms contacted |
| 999165974 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165973 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165972 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165971 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 999165970 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary |
| 001156532 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While at a stop sign consumer's vehicle was rear ended and it ran into another vehicle head-on. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. has not |
| 001154676 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | WHEN TRAVELING, ESPECIALLY WITH SUN SHINING BRIGHTLY CANNOT SEE INFORMATION ON PANEL. PANEL IS DIM. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK |
| 001139839 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | 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 |
| 000127060 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 55mph on the highway and heard a noise. she was able to pull over. two front tires' tread separated from the |
| 000127053 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 55mph on the highway and heard a noise. she was able to pull over. two front tires' tread separated from the |
| 000126706 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. dealer was not notified at |
| 000126705 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. dealer was not notified at |
| 000126704 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. dealer was not notified at |
| 000123679 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently power steering pump goes out unexpectedly when making a turn.*ak the replaced pump failed before the customer left the dealership. * |
| 000123672 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently power steering pump goes out unexpectedly when making a turn.*ak the replaced pump failed before the customer left the dealership. * |
| 000115059 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BY HITTING AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLING OVER.UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK |
| 998112085 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when coming stop vehicle surged, causing it to continue traveling. vehicle was taken to the dealership. dealer was not able to |
| 001063383 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | GLASS WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE USING DEFROSTER; WHILE PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. *AK |
| 001063377 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | GLASS WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE USING DEFROSTER; WHILE PARKED IN HOME DRIVEWAY. *AK |
| 0000024569 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The vehicle began jerking and stalled while the consumer was slowing down. the consumer restarted the vehicle repeatedly, but it stalled upon starting |
| 0000006835 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle began to vibrate while consumer was driving, consumer pulled over and just as the vehicle came to a stop the entire front right wheel assembly |
| 999151911 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 999151910 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 999151909 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 999151890 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing |
| 998148272 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer was pulling into the driveway and attempted to apply the brakes. gas pedal is higher then brake pedal. consumer applied the gas pedal, |
| 999147380 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Engine coolant leaks and bubbles up unto the engine compartment, which may cause a fire. been to different dealers, and they cannot determine the |
| 999147360 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Engine coolant leaks and bubbles up unto the engine compartment, which may cause a fire. been to different dealers, and they cannot determine the |
| 999146575 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While making a u-turn consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, vehicle was on fire. high pressure plastic line on top of engine cracked and fuel |
| 999146555 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While making a u-turn consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, vehicle was on fire. high pressure plastic line on top of engine cracked and fuel |
| 998145821 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Ongoing problems: whenever vehicle is going down hill with speed control engaged it causes vehicle to speed up to 10-20 mph more then the setting. |
| 999141905 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Interior lights were inoperative. dealer fixed interior lights, and currently the lights are smoking, which could cause a fire. the vehicle is |
| 0000138880 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer started engine, it made a loud noise and vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer stepped on the brakes and turned off key, but vehicle did not |
| 998128834 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer experiencing problem with front windshield glare. consumer informed that everything appears to reflect the windshield like a mirror. dealer |
| 998128817 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Consumer experiencing problem with front windshield glare. consumer informed that everything appears to reflect the windshield like a mirror. dealer |
| 998124999 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The right rear door of the lincoln's chassis is entrenched with a split. this allows rain to leak in or air to blow through. will be taken vehicle to |
| 998124982 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The right rear door of the lincoln's chassis is entrenched with a split. this allows rain to leak in or air to blow through. will be taken vehicle to |
| 998124793 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | While driving the vehicle at almost any speed, going over any kind of bump in the road, there is a thumping noise coming from the rear end suspension |
| 0000112737 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | WHILE EXITING A RAMP INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 0000087324 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Engine shuts down while driving. engine fails to start. these events happen intermittently and after a breif wait it will general start. like always |
| 0000072925 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | VOICE ACTIVATED TELEPHONE FAILED. |
| 0000055378 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Vehicle emits toxic fumes in the passenger side compartment causing disorientation, high blood pressure, dizziness, and inability to concentrate when |
| 0000055328 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | TOCIX FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR, CAUSES DISORIENTATION, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIZZINESS, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. YH |
| 998055253 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | DURING COLLISION SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN AND NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURY TO CHEST AND HEAD. |
| 998055246 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | DURING COLLISION SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN AND NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURY TO CHEST AND HEAD. |
| 998055245 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | DURING COLLISION SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN AND NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURY TO CHEST AND HEAD. |
| 0000053908 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | VEHICLE ACCELERATION WHILE APPLYING BRAKES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. |
| 0000053900 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | VEHICLE ACCELERATION WHILE APPLYING BRAKES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. |
| 998049527 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | Driver heard a loud pop and the steering wheel pulled violently to the left, and could not be controlled. body absorbers where the frame supporting |
| 998046605 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | IGNITION FAILED, STICKS. |
| 0000046573 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | TIMING CHAIN FAILED CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. |
| 0000024565 | LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1998 | The vehicle began jerking and stalled while the consumer was slowing down. the consumer restarted the vehicle repeatedly, but it stalled upon starting |
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