1994 Lincoln Continental Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,701miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 8% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,701 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car has several electrical problems which I have paid to get fixed such as the air ride control compressor, the alternator, battery, all fuses, wiring under the seat, lights across the dash, the emergency flasher would not turn off. Other things that have happened to this car within days of purchase radiator, timing chain and all oil seals,door handles mechinam. I can now feel a rattle beneath my feet as I drive. Has there ever been a recall on this car? My mother has one like it and has had the same problems which has extended to the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #761216, filed 2002-04“Electrical problem, trunk will not go up nor down. Car wouldn't cut off even when the key was taken out of the ignition shocks and suspension-shocks are consistently being replaced for unknown purposes. Including the air suspension. Sy over heating- radiator and thermostats was replaced and has gone bad within 1 week. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000337, filed 2002-12“When the electrical components got wet in a flood, system malfunctioned. Vehicle has power windows and doors. Consumer was unable to exit vehicle from inside, and doors failed to open from outside. Once the electrical system failes, it is impossible to open doors and windows with keys from inside and outside of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #890888, filed 2001-06“Vehiocle stalls at any speed intermittently. Dealer cannot find cause. The vehicle had stalled due to ignition module and starter failure. A solnoid failure also caused the verhice to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #881082, filed 2001-02“Received recall notice (98v009000). Called dealer. Informed no parts available at this time. Would call owner when parts for headlights circuit breaker become available. As of yet, have not heard anything.”
NHTSA complaint #825539, filed 1998-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 11% |
| 1989 | 23 | 15% |
| 1988 | 33 | 39% |
| 1987 | 3 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 27% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
17 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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