1993 Lincoln Continental Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles.
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.
“We have had so many problems where would you start. The rear air bags exploded shortly after we bought it. We have had electrical problems, coolent leaks, and belt problems. One trip to oklahoma cost a transmission, and the next trip, the head gaskets on the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10070108, filed 2004-01, 50,000 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“In april 99, consumer took vehicle in to repair shop, and mechanic said that transmission was leaking due to a piece of metal in the pan. Consumer went to start vehicle a few days later, and the vehicle had quit.”
NHTSA complaint #838259, filed 1999-05“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 2000-05“Conumer took the vehicle to a private mechanic, and was informed that transmission would malfunction at any given time and without warning. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #838801, filed 1999-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 15% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 20 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 41 | 20% |
| 1990 | 12 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 8% |
| 1988 | 8 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Continental
73 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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