Lincoln Continental owners have reported 4 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Continental based on all problems reported for the Continental.
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While starting vehicle dashboard indication lights/ air conditioner/ radio, and power windows worked intermittently due to an electrical short. After turning vehicle off and restarting, all function returned to normal. Dealer has been contacted. There was no lights at dashboard and no auto lamp. The power window and a/c failed. Am radio was inoperative. The power steering was very hard to turn.
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Repeat failures, repaired 08/30/2000, more failures, repaired 10/21/2000, more failures. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
While in "reverse only" power steering assist "sometimes" is lost. If I stop, turn off the ignition, restart and go forward the problem goes away. The dealer has tried several times to fix the problem to no avail.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems |