2000 Lincoln Continental Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 25%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,978miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Lincoln Continental, 25% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,978 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Airbag light illuminated, consumer took vehicle to dealer and dealer stated that airbags may not deploy in an accident or may deploy on their own. Light has illuminated five times in the last two years. Consumer noted that when vehicle was under warranty, dealership could not fix problem, however now that vehicle is out of warranty a fix is now available. .”
NHTSA complaint #8022781, filed 2002-11, 10,955 miles“While driving, the vehicle vibrated. The transmission had been taken out several time to find the problem. In addition, the vehicle vibrated in reverse. The dealer did find the problem. The consumer requested an extended warranty, but was denied. . Also the clock spring was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10037873, filed 2003-08, 23,000 miles“When the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal became hard, and consequently the consumer hit another vehicle. The vehicle pulled to the left which happened when the brakes were applied, the engine had run rough, the driver window has become inoperative, the windshield wipers left too many streaks, the left rear window had become inoperative, the rear brakes would grind when applied at 50 MPH, the steering felt loose at 30 MPH and the consumer had to constantly adjust, the brakes would not work at times(2 accidents occurred as a result), and the air bag did not deploy upon impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10017543, filed 2003-04, 1,214 miles“The contact stated while driving 3 MPH in a driveway the passenger side side air bag deployed without warning. The passenger sustained injuries to the arm. The dealer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10165064, filed 2006-08, 113,247 miles“Dt: contact states the air bag light illuminated. Dealer repaired the problem numerous times, but after a short period of time, the air bag light came back on. Smoke emmitted form the vehicle's steering column at the flasher switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10125334, filed 2005-08Related recalls
- 03V144000Apr 9, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1999–2000
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 25% |
| 1999 | 9 | 21% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 11 | 5% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Continental
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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