1993 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 270,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 270,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that after completing a left hand turn, the vehicle didn't straightened which forced the contact to swerve in the other direction/ the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The failure and current mileages were 270,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467977, filed 2012-07, 270,000 miles“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“Had taken vehicle to dealer for sub-frame mounts. Was informed vehicle was under recall (#93v106000). Had vehicle before recall went out, but never received notice. Called ford & was told it had expired & no repairs will be done.”
NHTSA complaint #825015, filed 1998-07“At 50,000 miles, numerous problems started occurring. Repairs totalled$2700. The repairs included replacing the ABS indicator ring, wheel speed sensor, blower controller,door lock actuator,head gasket, valve cover, oxygen sensors & oil pan. The most costly repairs involved the head gasket issue where the 4th cylinder was leaking coolant into the engine. The first service was performed on the car on 11/30/99 when the head gasket issue was detected. The car had to be towed two times and required three additional visits to the garage to complete the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #721123, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988–1994, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Ford Taurus 1986–1995
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology