1994 Lincoln Continental Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 190 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Headlights will all the sudden go off, then come back on, does this continuously and intermittently. They have been doing this ever since we have owned the car. I have almost been hit by other motorist and have had motorist flash their lights. Also, I have nearly run off the road when I was driving down a dark road. I contacted nhsta by telephone on monday 4/30/2001.”
NHTSA complaint #744894, filed 2001-05“Started off with lights going off intermittently, now go off and stay off, in order to have headlights, I have to hold the high beam lights on, I have submitted this complaint several times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please help.”
NHTSA complaint #751282, filed 2001-08“Headlights remained on while vehicle was turned off. Consumer unhooked the battery to keep the battery charged and a buzzing noise was heard coming from underneath the dashboard. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a headlight switch needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10066781, filed 2004-04“Have taken this car to 2 different dealers for repairs, to no avail. Motor knocks drastically, engine leaks when parked on slight downhill slope, new shocks/struts squeak terribly, loud thunking noise in rear end when going over bumps. Gas mileage very eratic, rear high mount brake assembly melted. Help!”
NHTSA complaint #715606, filed 1999-12“Light switch replaced by dealer on recall 98v009000 at approx 45,000miles. The replacement failed again at 91,000. The replacement was supposed to have fixed a breaker problem, but it didnot.”
NHTSA complaint #717406, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 98V009000Jan 21, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1993–1994, Mercury Sable 1993–1994, Ford Taurus 1993–1994 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 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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