1996 Lincoln Continental Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Lincoln Continental, 8% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Have also had to replace the entire suspension system of this vehicle. However, that was replaced under warranty. It has also been suggested to me that the engine of this vehicle has a history of seal/gasket failures. We very much like this vehicle and are considering whether to trade this vehicle or purchase a new vehicle. We are looking for some expert history info on which to base our decisions.”
NHTSA complaint #723577, filed 2000-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 | 73 | 60% |
| 1992 | 44 | 35% |
| 1991 | 56 | 28% |
| 1990 | 40 | 25% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 10 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 Lincoln Continental
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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