1994 Lincoln Continental engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 86 complaints for the 1994 Lincoln Continental, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 death.
What owners wrote
After car inspected and several repairs completed on my 1994 lincoln continental, executive series in good condition, the engine was blown and the dealership stated to trade-in the vehicle.
Vehicle takes awhile to heat, coolent okay, no external leaks, removed plugs and found signs of coolent in #4 cyl. Replaced head gaskets and sent heads out to machine shop. Appears to be okay now. On 06/01/99 at call back for leaking head gasket they found it leaking and replaced gaskets at no charge, them on 08/11/99 they found my engine banging and said gaskets leaked and damaged lower bearings and they replaced the engine at no charge. On 04/02/02 the gaskets leaked agoain and I had to pay for the replacement.
Other problems reported for the 1994 Lincoln Continental
- Suspension 40 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints