1994 Lincoln Continental Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 45%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,344miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 45% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,344 miles. 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.
“Vehicle takes awhile to heat, coolent okay, no external leaks, removed plugs and found signs of coolent in #4 cyl. Replaced head gaskets and sent heads out to machine shop. Appears to be okay now. On 06/01/99 at call back for leaking head gasket they found it leaking and replaced gaskets at no charge, them on 08/11/99 they found my engine banging and said gaskets leaked and damaged lower bearings and they replaced the engine at no charge. On 04/02/02 the gaskets leaked agoain and I had to pay for the replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10070216, filed 2004-01, 40,000 miles“Continuation of previous complaint. Response from letter to pres. Of ford on 3.8l v6 engine head gasket failure on Lincoln Continental with 54,436 miles on it: ford basically said tough luck . Dealer saying $1,700 to $3,000 plus to fix. My independent mechanic informs me there is another alternative. There are several product available to fix the head gasket in the car. One he has used, and works, is steel seal . Cost about $70 for product, plus a new thermostat, and new coolant. I figure worst case around $400 for everything. It's worth the gamble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142338, filed 2005-11, 54,432 miles“The owner drove the vehicle into the dealership for repairs. Work was done to the gaskets. The dealer said that the cost would be 1200.00 for further gasket repair work. The owner refused, and felt that he was being taken advantage off.”
NHTSA complaint #10044311, filed 2003-12, 96,809 miles“1) sudden rough running engine 2) blown head gasket with gray/white smoke from both exhaust pipes 3) no correction done so far. Parked car and trying to determine proper step to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10140677, filed 2005-10, 54,344 miles“I never was notified about the engine head gasket problems on the 94 Lincoln cont. After paying for the repair I researched info. In alldata & there was a general recall (tsb00m09). I contacted the dealers & it was still open under my VIN #. I've taken the car to various dealers but not one of them had the integrity to let me know about this lingering problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10005242, filed 2003-02Related recalls
- 97V019000Feb 25, 1997These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1992–1994, Mercury Sable 1992–1995, Ford Taurus 1992–1995 +2 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 | 73 | 60% |
| 1992 | 44 | 35% |
| 1991 | 56 | 28% |
| 1990 | 40 | 25% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 10 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
17 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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