2000 Lincoln Continental Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“While driving on the highway the car started to accelerate on it,s own and when I applied the brakes they wouldn't work. I had to get off the next exit because I didn't want anyone to get in front of me because it went all the way up to 90 MPH.once I got off it still was accelerating so I drove up on the sidewalk to keep from hitting traffic at the light and got into the grass and it still was going fast and the brakes still not working I prayed and put it into neutral or I would have went right back into the traffic. …”

“Both rear windows have failed and now drivers side window has issues. Front brakes had be replaced and now grind when stopping at high speed. Rear view mirror had to be replaced due to electrical falure. Both outer tye rod ends had to be replaced after ruining both front tires and alinement was not covered by extended warrenty. The cars ride and handling is poor and the interiour noise level is high for a luxery car.”

“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.”

“The entire computer system which controls the warning indicator lights has been in for repair six times and is still not fixed. We get rescue system failure, service engine soon, low washer fluid and a variety of other safety warnings. We cannot drive the car and be certain we are not in jeopardy. The dealership has told us they currently have multiple Lincoln's in for this problem and the home office has advised them that they do not know what is causing this, but that they suspect florida's heat and humidity . …”

“Purchased vehicle in tx and almost immediately had to relocate to de. When wifes turn to drive, she is 5'2 she could not adjust rt sideview mirror enough laterally to be usable and she would not drive vehicle. I assumed it needed adjestment. We had 3 previous ford vehicles and this item adjusted ok. Took it to dealer in de for service and to get mirror adjusted. Svcmgr advised they have had several complaints about this and Lincoln told him it was a design defect. Called Lincoln customer svc detailed the problem and I was told Lincoln would get back to me in a day or two. It is now 2 wks. …”