Wiring problems of the 2001 Lincoln Continental

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2001 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lincoln Continental based on all problems reported for the 2001 Continental.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2005

Concerned about fires identifed as being caused by the hot wired cruise control switch as recently reported on twice on television. I am affraid to put cars in garage. There are no incidents. Can't proceed with this complaint without dates. Cars: 2001 Lincoln Continental and 2004 sable LS.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2003

While driving, the consumer saw smoke coming from under the steering column. The driver pulled over and let the vehicle cool down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not find a problem. Please provide further details.


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