Lincoln Continental — Visual System
High risk
Jun 27, 2025
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearvie
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ecosport, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Continental — Visual System
High risk
Aug 29, 2022
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: Over time, the coating on the lens for the rearview camera could degrade. If this happens, the rearview camera image may appear foggy or cloudy. Note: This recall only affec
Also affects: Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty
Lincoln Continental — Structure
High risk
Feb 12, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the door latches may not fully latch when a door is closed. If a door is not properly latched, it could open while the vehicle is moving.
Lincoln Continental — Airbag
High risk
Mar 1, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Certain driver frontal airba
Also affects: Ford Edge, Lincoln Mkx
Lincoln Continental — Other
High risk
Aug 13, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and ov
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-550, Ford F-750, Ford F-650
Lincoln Continental — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 19, 1999
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the seat belt retractor in certain seating positions may have a pin shaft in the switchable ELR/ALR(emergency locking retractor/automatic locking retractor) me
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 28, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may have a fuel rail crossover hose that was damaged during fuel rail assembly. In some cases the fuel rail may leak and in the presence of and ignition source, a
Lincoln Continental — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 26, 1998
Model years: 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE HEADLIGHT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Mystique
Lincoln Continental — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 29, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994
THE HEADLIGHTS MAY FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING DUE TO OVERHEATING. EXTENDED CYCLING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD RESULT IN LONG
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Lincoln Mark Vii, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 10, 1997
Model years: 1989, 1990
THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEATING POSITION SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH. THESE CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE BELT USAGE. IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE C
Lincoln Continental — Engine
High risk
Mar 20, 1997
Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
DIRECT WATER SPRAY OR LONG TERM WET DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. UNDER COLD CONDITIONS THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND PREVENT T
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 20, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING EVEN IF THE TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER IS FIRMLY PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 13, 1996
Model years: 1997
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SH
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 29, 1996
Model years: 1995, 1996
A DEFECT IN THE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS, TO SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHILE THE AUTOLAMP FEATURE IS BEING USED
Lincoln Continental — Electrical
High risk
Nov 15, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994
NOTE: 1992-94 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES; 1994-95 TAURUS/SABLE (EXCEPT SHO) WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES; 1992-93 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES; 1992-94 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Mercury Sable, Mercury Topaz
Lincoln Continental — Brakes
High risk
Aug 11, 1994
Model years: 1994
THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD RETAINER (HAIRPIN CLIP) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE
Also affects: Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Continental — Structure
High risk
Dec 30, 1992
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain vehicles with 3.0 Litre and 3.8 Litre engines, the body mounts on the rear corners of the subframe which supports the engine and transmission may become detached due to
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Emissions
High risk
Aug 21, 1992
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: PURGE VALVE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACE
Also affects: Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Brakes
High risk
Apr 6, 1992
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND. THE COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHCIES MAY CORR
Lincoln Continental — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 21, 1990
Model years: 1990
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG, THE CENTRE POST THREADS OF THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL COLLISION,
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Sable
Lincoln Continental — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 28, 1989
Model years: 1989
THE LEFT SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE IMPROPERLY SECURED. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTR
Lincoln Continental — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 9, 1987
Model years: 1986, 1987
ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHE
Also affects: Ford F Series, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Sable, Ford Taurus
Lincoln Continental — Brakes
High risk
Aug 13, 1986
Model years: 1986
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE SUPPLY MOTOR THAT PROVIDES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES.THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY NOT FULLY R
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vii
Lincoln Continental — Brakes
High risk
Aug 13, 1986
Model years: 1985, 1986
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE SYSTEM SUPPLY MOTOR THAT PROVIDES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR THE THE REAR BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR WELDI
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vii
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1986
Model years: 1986
THE WIRING CONNECTIONS TO THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR ON THE MASTER CYLINDER CAP WERE REVERSED DUE TO A DESIGN ERROR, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE SENSOR TO TRANSMIT A SIGNAL TO TH
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vii
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 24, 1985
Model years: 1986
THE FUEL INJECTION THROTTLE BODIES MAY HAVE A CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY BORES. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, A PIECE OF FLASH MAY BREAK LOOSE AND MIGHT BECOME LODG
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vii, Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 11, 1985
Model years: 1985
DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC MODULES MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION IN THE ELECTRICAL AIR SUSPENSION CIRCUITRY. IF THIS OCCURS, A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE TO OCCUR.
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vii
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 19, 1984
Model years: 1984
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS MOVED TOWARD PARK LEAVING THE VEHICLE FREE TO ROLL IF LEFT ON A GRADE WITHOUT T
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Dec 17, 1983
Model years: 1984
THE UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT D-RING WHICH ATTACHES THE SHOULDER BELT TO THE B PILLAR, UNDER CERTAIN TEST CONDITIONS, SEPARATED FROM ITS ANCHORAGE, AND MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 210 -
Also affects: Mercury Topaz, Lincoln Mark Vii, Ford Tempo, Ford Bronco Ii, Ford Ranger
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 3, 1983
Model years: 1983
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVER DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING CAM RETAINER PIN ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTL
Also affects: Ford Club Wagon, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Econoline, Ford F Series, Lincoln Mark Iv
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 18, 1983
Model years: 1983
THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP WHICH RETAINS THE SELECTOR TUBE TO THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK CYLINDER MAY NOT BE OF ADEQUATE HARDNESS. SHOULD THE CLIP LOOSEN A
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Fairmont, Ford Ltd, Lincoln Mark Vi, Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 14, 1980
Model years: 1981
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSIONS. VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL START SWITCH WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ENGINE STARTER MOTOR TO BE ACTIVATED
Also affects: Ford Ltd, Lincoln Mark Vi, Mercury Marquis
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
May 22, 1980
Model years: 1980
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH STOP LAMP SWITCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THE ST
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vi
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 8, 1980
Model years: 1980
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOWS. AN ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED BENEATH A MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROL RECIRCULATING DUCT AS
Also affects: Lincoln Mark Vi
Lincoln Continental — Steering
High risk
Dec 14, 1979
Model years: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
On certain vehicles, the steering idler arm bushing could develop a stiffening condition which could result in the idler arm bracket separating from the vehicle frame. This conditi
Also affects: Ford Custom 500, Ford Galaxie 500, Ford Ltd, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Monterey
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
May 11, 1979
Model years: 1979
SOME BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WERE INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED AND MAY NOT MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED SET WHEN INSTALLED. THE RETAINING PIN MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING A POSSI
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Econoline, Ford F Series, Ford Fairmont, Ford Granada
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 12, 1979
Model years: 1978
THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (CARBON CANISTER) FUEL VAPOUR PURGE VALVE MAY BE DISCONNECTED AND COULD ALLOW A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL VAPOUR TO BE RELEASED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Also affects: Ford E100, Ford F-100, Ford Fairmont, Ford Granada, Ford Ltd Ii
Lincoln Continental — Not Entered
High risk
Aug 22, 1977
Model years: 1976, 1977
VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING OR POLICE PACKAGE, OR NON-AIR CONDITIONED WITH TRAILER TOW OPEION, THE 460 AIR-CONDITIONED (EXCL. POLICE PACKAGE). VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXI
Also affects: Ford Granada, Ford Ltd, Mercury Marquis, Ford Country Squire
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