1994 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 8% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,750 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.
“While driving 20 MPH engine and transmission fell out of the vehicle. As a result the steering failed. Dealer stated sub frame corroded. Recall 98v323000 was issued for the lower cradle bolts. However, a different part of the cradle bolts failed so the consumer has to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10094466, filed 2004-09, 223,000 miles“The door locks would not always automatically lock when the car was put into drive when I purchased it. I took it back in several times and had it checked but they could never repair the problem. Now the doors will not lock at all unless it is done manually. The remote and keyless entry will not work either. The automatic leveling system makes an awful whirring noise now that the dealer says is normal. It wasn't normal when the car was new because it did not make that noise.”
NHTSA complaint #706405, filed 1999-05“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“The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently and the vehicle would pull to the right. The contact also heard a loud clunking noise. A local mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was cracked but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The failure mileage was 179,500 and the current mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10406818, filed 2011-06, 179,500 miles“Consumer stated intermittently the vehicle will locked up, while driving on a off ramp at 30-35mph, the vehicle shut down, manufacturer referred consumer to a dealer that would diagnose the problem. . Consumer stated the problem is a manufacturers defect and the orignial owner was notified, but the consumer was not, therfore the problem will not be covered.”
NHTSA complaint #8001188, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988–1994, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Ford Taurus 1986–1995
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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