1994 Lincoln Continental Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,692miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 11% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,692 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sudden failure of transmission. Came to a stop (20 miles into a 250 mile trip) and the car would not move in any forward gear unless I first put it in reverse. This happened at every stop. I was afraid to stop at the toll booths on the illinois tollway so used the I-pass lane. I managed to get to my daughter`s house in bolingbrook, where the transmission was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #723737, filed 2000-06“Left wheel seal to the transmission has a leakage. Also, engine head gasket blew out which caused oil to leak onto the engine, and radiator to leak anti-freeze. In addition, driver's side left window fell down inside the door this was the fourth time that cinsumer took vehicle to shop for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #851932, filed 1999-10“Vehicle started and head gasket blew out. Vehicle was recalled #98m01kitbb, and motor mounts were replaced. Also, vehicle had problem with going into gear. Gear shift got stuck, it was hard, and it pulled. There was no speed. Fluids won't stay in vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #871546, filed 2000-09“The consumer feels that the transmission is poorly designed since it failed at only 56000 miles, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs made (axod-e transmission). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #566694, filed 2002-08“While driving vehicle leaked transmission fluid. There was lots of smoke inside vehicle. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #8009659, filed 2002-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 15% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 20 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 41 | 20% |
| 1990 | 12 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 8% |
| 1988 | 8 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Continental
85 complaintsSuspension
29 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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