1993 Lincoln Continental Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 121 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle not heating, cold air was coming out of heater, and vehicle threatened to stall. It was taken to repair shop, and a TSB was found on blown gaskets. There was an extended gold warranty issued in 1998 for Lincoln, continentals 1993- 1995. Repairmen called to see if consumer's vehicle would be covered, only 1994-1995 would be repaired free, 1993 vehicles weren't covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #880473, filed 2001-02“Constant thumping noise from front and rear suspension [ like shocks bottoming] dealer says nothing wrong. Air bag ride system constantly at lowest point car can rest after sitting more than one hour. Takes 4 or 5 minutes to reinflate again dealer says nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #719665, filed 2000-03“Repairs past 8 months: head gasket, rear brakes, power steering system, rear air bags, speed sensor (3x), to name a few. Pending repairs: electrical system (dash), rear door actuator, chipping bumper paint, transmission sluggish.”
NHTSA complaint #717645, filed 2000-01“Water is getting into the air bag sensor switch, causing the system to get rusted, consumer doesn't know how the water is getting into the vehicle. The vehicle has been in for repair service, and the dealer replaced the air bag switch.”
NHTSA complaint #832023, filed 1999-03“Driving vehicle; vehicle in front stopped suddenly; panic stop (ABS brakes); both air bags popped out for no apparent reason; visibility obscured. Took foot off brakes due to reflections and hit another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #810344, filed 1997-04Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 25% |
| 1999 | 9 | 21% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 11 | 5% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Continental
73 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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