There have been 24 defect investigations conducted for the following Lincoln Continental model year vehicles.
1
Side window air bags defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 27, 2001.
It was closed on Apr. 15, 2003.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
On April 9, 2003, odi received from Ford an owner letter and dealer notice, both dated March 2003. The owner letter states that Ford will conduct a product improvement campaign of certain my 1999-2000 Lincoln continental vehicles equipped with side air bags (all my 1999 vehicles and my 2000 vehicles
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Lincoln Continental,
the 2000 Lincoln Continental.
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2
Side window air bags defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 16, 2000.
It was closed on Apr. 27, 2001.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Lincoln Continental,
the 2000 Lincoln Continental.
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3
Frame and members defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 29, 1997.
It was closed on Feb. 16, 1999.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
To determine whether the cars that were not included in the safety recall 93v-106 should be recalled due to the same failure phenomenon, and to determine if there is remedy failure issue
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable.
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4
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 30, 1996.
It was closed on Apr. 15, 1997.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Accumulation of ice, snow, or slush could cause the engine cooling fan to freeze to the fan shroud. Automatic or manual actuation of the cooling fan motor when the fan is frozen to the shroud may cause the fan motor and wiring to overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Tempo,
the 1992 Ford Tempo,
the 1993 Ford Tempo,
the 1994 Ford Tempo,
the 1995 Ford Tempo,
the 1984 Ford Topaz,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1994 Lincoln Continental,
the 1995 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable.
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5
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 2, 1996.
It was closed on Sep. 30, 1996.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Tempo,
the 1992 Ford Tempo,
the 1993 Ford Tempo,
the 1994 Ford Tempo,
the 1995 Ford Tempo,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1994 Lincoln Continental,
the 1995 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Topaz,
the 1992 Mercury Topaz,
the 1993 Mercury Topaz,
the 1994 Mercury Topaz.
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6
Seat belts defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1995.
It was closed on Oct. 22, 1997.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Complaints allege an inability to latch seat belt buckles, and inadvertent unlatching of the seat belt buckle.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental.
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7
Unknown or other defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 8, 1995.
It was closed on Aug. 30, 1995.
Alleged defective tie rods
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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8
Unknown or other defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 11, 1994.
It was closed on Jan. 26, 1995.
Power steering fluid fires
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the Ford Taurus,
the Lincoln Continental,
the Mercury Sable.
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9
Steering defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 16, 1994.
It was closed on Feb. 27, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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10
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 30, 1993.
It was closed on Aug. 31, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Bronco,
the 1992 Ford Bronco,
the 1991 Ford Econoline,
the 1992 Ford Econoline,
the 1991 Ford F-150,
the 1992 Ford F-150,
the 1991 Ford F-250,
the 1992 Ford F-250,
the 1991 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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11
Suspension defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 27, 1993.
It was closed on Nov. 22, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable.
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12
Steering defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 15, 1993.
It was closed on Feb. 16, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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13
Suspension defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 12, 1993.
It was closed on Aug. 4, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1984 Lincoln Continental,
the 1985 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental.
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14
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 2, 1993.
It was closed on Jul. 30, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Bronco,
the 1992 Ford Bronco,
the 1991 Ford Econoline,
the 1992 Ford Econoline,
the 1991 Ford F-150,
the 1992 Ford F-150,
the 1991 Ford F-250,
the 1992 Ford F-250,
the 1991 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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15
Structure defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 30, 1992.
It was closed on Jun. 30, 1993.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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16
Structure defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 1, 1992.
It was closed on Nov. 30, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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17
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 4, 1992.
It was closed on Jun. 25, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable.
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18
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 28, 1990.
It was closed on Sep. 12, 1991.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1985 Mercury Sable,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable.
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19
Steering defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 23, 1989.
It was closed on Sep. 15, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Lincoln Continental.
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20
Parking brake defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 9, 1989.
It was closed on Jun. 13, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1982 Ford Granada,
the 1983 Ford Granada,
the 1984 Ford Granada,
the 1982 Ford LTD,
the 1983 Ford LTD,
the 1984 Ford LTD,
the 1980 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1981 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1982 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1983 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1984 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1982 Lincoln Continental,
the 1983 Lincoln Continental,
the 1984 Lincoln Continental,
the 1980 Lincoln Mark Vi,
the 1981 Lincoln Mark Vi,
the 1982 Lincoln Mark Vi,
the 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi,
the 1984 Lincoln Mark Vii,
the 1980 Lincoln Town Car,
the 1981 Lincoln Town Car,
the 1982 Lincoln Town Car,
the 1983 Lincoln Town Car,
the 1984 Lincoln Town Car,
the 1980 Mercury Cougar,
the 1981 Mercury Cougar,
the 1982 Mercury Cougar,
the 1983 Mercury Cougar,
the 1984 Mercury Cougar,
the 1982 Mercury Marquis,
the 1983 Mercury Marquis,
the 1984 Mercury Marquis,
the 1982 Mercury Monarch,
the 1983 Mercury Monarch,
the 1984 Mercury Monarch.
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21
Suspension defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 20, 1988.
It was closed on Apr. 12, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental.
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22
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 6, 1988.
It was closed on Apr. 17, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental.
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23
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 29, 1986.
It was closed on Sep. 9, 1986.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Lincoln Continental,
the 1985 Lincoln Mark Vii,
the 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii.
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24
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Lincoln Continental vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 15, 1978.
It was closed on Dec. 18, 1978.
Brakes
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1977 Lincoln Continental.
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