1993 Lincoln Continental Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,350miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 12% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,350 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The headlights go off for no apparent reason. The headlights do not come back on until consumer jiggles the headlight switch. The dealer was called about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Owner was told by manufacturer that VIN # was not included in recall # 98v09000 ford/headlight circuit breaker.also high/low beam not working properly, and occasional problem with signal lights.”
NHTSA complaint #852556, filed 1999-11“Recall 98v009000, headlights malfunctioned while in use, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash. Dealer repairred the recall, but did not fix the problem. In cold weather the problem still occurs. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857190, filed 2000-02“Consumer complained of dealer not honoring manufacturer's recall notice # 98-s-98, headlights, sent on may 8,1998. Dealer been informing consumer of not having the parts. Consumer would like to know how much longer must he wait until something could be done.”
NHTSA complaint #827947, filed 1998-09“Headlights operate erratically. Headlights flash on and off as described in the NHTSA recall campaign 98v009000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #845903, filed 1999-08“Intermittently headlights flash on/off and will be out for brief intervals/ a recall has been issued on the vehicle make/model. However ,this vehicle was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #846647, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 98V009000Jan 21, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1993–1994, Mercury Sable 1993–1994, Ford Taurus 1993–1994 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Continental
73 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 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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