1993 Lincoln Continental Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%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 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Both front and rear left door locks became mechanically stuck in the locked position. Could not unlock from inside/ with key outside/with automatic lock button inside or remote control. Took car to dealer for repair, but when front window lowered, front door.”
NHTSA complaint #703476, filed 1999-02“Major problems started after my car received the 144,000 mile service check (car had approx. $130,000 at that time). In addition to the provided list: feb 00 - trunk latch assembly went out; feb 99 - r/r heads & gaskets/coolant/ thermastat/ sensor/tuneup ($1602) done due to worn-out head gaskets; aug 98 - check engine light stuck - oxygen sensor replaced ($133), nov 97 - blower motor speed controller ignition key lock cyclinder repaired due to defrost lights stayed on with key off, ignition switch inoperable ($375). …”
NHTSA complaint #723152, filed 2000-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 9 | 27% |
| 2018 | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 | 15 | 20% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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