1994 Lincoln Continental Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 5% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 miles. 2 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.
“The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving in reverse and turning the steering wheel to the left, a sudden popping noise was present on the front driver side of the vehicle. Suddenly, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the sub frame bolts had separated from the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10608126, filed 2014-07, 147,000 miles“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“When driving between 5-10 MPH and coming out a parking lot steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control. Also, recall 98v323000/ manufacturer's 98s36/ subframe corrosion was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862485, filed 2000-05“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“Right front motor mount busted. Also, air conditioner stopped working/ engine raised up 8 inches, and steering wheel would stick. Head gasket blown and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #843080, filed 1999-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 20 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 13% |
| 1988 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology