1993 Lincoln Continental Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 164,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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. While driving approximately 15 to 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred approximately six or seven times. The vehicle was purchased in march of 2015 from a private owner. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10715402, filed 2015-05, 164,000 miles“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“While driving along highway engine check light came on, and the vehicle started accelerating up to 80mph. This happened with the cruise control on . Contacted dealer, kept vehicle for two days found nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #849583, filed 1999-09“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 2000-04“Consumer was driving and suddenly car accelerated. Owner applied the brakes and vehicle did not stop. Owner had to put the vehicle in park in order to stop vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #815897, filed 1997-09Related recalls
- 97V025000Feb 26, 1997Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1991–1994, Mercury Sable 1991–1995, Ford Taurus 1991–1995
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 13 | 18% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Continental
73 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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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