1993 Lincoln Continental Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 121 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I did not get a recall for the 1986-1993 for the brake rotor hub corrosion problem. I did receive and repaired the subframe mount(93v-106.001) the rotor hub is a continuing problem as I have paid to have this replaced once and would like to have a ford authorized repair facility look at this.”
NHTSA complaint #10069682, filed 2004-01“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“Rearview mirror has fallen down, off the windshield on a number of occasions. Repeated gluing has caused a portion of windshield, size of a silver dollar to fall down. Also, rearview mirror was swinging around in passenger's compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer was aware of problem, and noted ford has supplied dealer with glue. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #868716, filed 2000-08“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“Driving vehicle; vehicle in front stopped suddenly; panic stop (ABS brakes); both air bags popped out for no apparent reason; visibility obscured. Took foot off brakes due to reflections and hit another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #810344, filed 1997-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 17% |
| 1995 | 10 | 14% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 9 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
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 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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