1994 Lincoln Continental Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 9% of the 190 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When consumer took vehicle in for an oil change she was informed that head gasket and front timing case were leaking. Also, brake /pads and shoes/ machine rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer received a letter regarding service program 98m01, premature head gasket failure. Only experienced a problem after this program's expiration date. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886737, filed 2001-04“When driving at low speed and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to bump into another vehicle before stopping. The air bags didn't deploy. This was the second time the vehicle had been in the shop for the brakesto be repaired, and the dealer couldn't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #831523, filed 1998-12“The consumer has experienced the following: recall head mount , subframe, air bag suspension system, air shock, rear stabilizer and rear shock sensors-bouncing/bobbing in the front of the vehicle, right rear tire, left rear air strut-was blown and was dragging down in back, a conversion of suspension was done to convert to coil springs and replace all 4 struts and hardware, recall brake & motor mount-brake grinding, head gasket, and inner tie rod. (recall #'s 94v129000 & 97v019000) scc”
NHTSA complaint #10004669, filed 2003-02“Previosuly reported NHTSA vehicle owner's questionaire reference number 806372 dated 12/16/1996. On two separate occasions at approx, 20,00 miles (10/28/96) and approx. 55,000 miles(10/9/98) the brakes on the subject vehicle(1994 Lincoln contintial) have failed. In both instances the failure occured at low speed after having sat for a short peeriod of time with the are idling and the foot brake depressed, than released with the car slowly moving forward(approx. 1 to 2 MPH). …”
NHTSA complaint #701788, filed 1999-01“Put vehicle in reverse to back into garage vehicle moved forward. Tried to put in park still moved forward, then hit brakes no brakes. Hit vehicle, tried steering left to keep from hitting car. Finally hit emergency brake vehicle came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #814483, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 94V129000Jul 12, 1994The brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. This can cause disengagement of the…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1994, Town CAR 1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 | 35 | 17% |
| 1990 | 8 | 5% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 20 | 24% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
| 1985 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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