Interior Rearview Mirror Problems of Lincoln Continental

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the rear view and driver side mirrors were tinted with an anti-reflection chemical which melted the plastic inside causing the mirrors to look foggy or darker than they were. He believed it was a safety hazard because his visibility was minimal at night. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.

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: the contact stated the rear view mirror failed to dim automatically. The mirror is supposed to prevent glare from the other vehicles' lights. The mirror failed due to unknown circumstances the first time. The dealership replaced the rear view mirror. The second mirror failed because the liquid in the mirror leaked out. The rear view mirror was replaced again. The problem occurred a third time and the mirror was replaced. Although the problem had occurred a fourth time the mirror has not been replaced. Updated 2/21/2006 -.

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Automobile dimming rearview mirror is not clear,melting effect.

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Both rear windows have failed and now drivers side window has issues. Front brakes had be replaced and now grind when stopping at high speed. Rear view mirror had to be replaced due to electrical falure. Both outer tye rod ends had to be replaced after ruining both front tires and alinement was not covered by extended warrenty. The cars ride and handling is poor and the interiour noise level is high for a luxery car.

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The automatic dimming inside rearview mirror apears frosted over half of the glass distorting the view to the rear. This mirror was replaced less than one year ago for a similar problem. Research on the interrnet indicates this to be a common problem with Lincoln Continentals of multiple years in the late 1990's. There are numerious incidents of this defect in the NHTSA complaints on this site. Ford motor CO aparently has no solution to this defect as current replacement mirrors fail agin in less than one year. I beleive this defect should be a safety recall as the defective mirror greately distorts rear vision.

The 1997 Lincoln Continental's review mirror has been replaced three times now. It is July, 2003, and the $400. 00 mirror needs to be replaced again. It's fogging up, looks like condenstation behind the glass on the mirror. Cannot see out of the mirror. Third time. This is unreasonable.

Consumer states that the 2 map light located inside off the interior rear view mirror, shorted out,causing the mirror to cloud up. Driver unable to see out off the mirror. Mr.

Liquid filled rear view mirror has become so distorted you cannot see out of it.

Liquid filled rear view mirror has become so distorted you cannot see out of it.

The rear view mirror became clouded, which caused poor visibility. The dealership indicated the problem may be caused by the fluid in the mirror which was suppose to block glare.

Poor visibility with rear view mirror. Dealer notified, and informed of cost to consumer if replacement was requested.

1997 Lincoln Continental rear view mirror is defective. While the vehicle was sitting on a sunny day the self dimming rearview mirror exploded and spattered a corrosive liquid onto the dash, center console and both front seats. The dealer replaced all damaged components. About two years later the mirror failed again (31000 miles). This time the liquid in the mirror gathered at the bottom which made it impossible to see. The mirror failed for a third time. This time the liquid leaked from the bottom right hand corner. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost because he vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer refused to provide any assistance (the daughter wrote in on behalf of her mother).

Rearview mirror is distorted. The driver cannot look through the mirror. The dealer is aware of the problem. A new mirror has been ordered.

A part in the rear view mirror ruptured, causing a substance to leak . Rear view mirror became foggy with immediate failure of visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who could not specify origin of problem.

Rearview mirror has developed a leak within the mirror housing, leaking oil onto the dash. Also the oil was very hot. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.