1994 Lincoln Continental Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%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 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 190 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“With investigation seems to be common problem, can be dangerous could coast into intersection and be unable to move. With practice can be overcome by reving engine while coming to a stop. Why no recall was made when ford knew about the problem still a mystery.”
NHTSA complaint #739735, filed 2001-01“Vehicle does not immediately respond when gas pedal is depressed. Then, after hesitation, it will lunge forward. Dealer contacted, and was aware of the problem. Stated no recall listed, and problem cannot be remedied. Problems still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834614, filed 1999-02“Put vehicle in reverse to back into garage vehicle moved forward. Tried to put in park still moved forward, then hit brakes no brakes. Hit vehicle, tried steering left to keep from hitting car. Finally hit emergency brake vehicle came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #814483, filed 1997-07“Vehicle decelerates while traveling causing driver to turn the vehicle off completely. However, the vehicle will start, but would not go into reverse / forward. The transmission failed and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #852425, filed 1999-12“Cruise control malfunctioned due to the off button not work properly, and causing vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #835680, filed 1999-03Related recalls
- 97V025000Feb 26, 1997Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1991–1994, Mercury Sable 1991–1995, Ford Taurus 1991–1995
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 13 | 18% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
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 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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