Electrical System Problems of Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental owners have reported 51 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Lincoln Continental

The Electrical System problem

The 2017 Lincoln Continental started using electronic door latches. When they fail, there is no way to open the door from the outside other than to break the window. The driver side door is the only door that has an emergency escape latch.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

I believe the intech system has failed. Car does not start.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Consumer was having dashboard light problems. The element that lit the dashboard lights up broke. Consumer called Ford, and was told that the part he needed was on back order. This has been going on since July 2003.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Glare off the windshield makes it impossible to see speedometer, also horn is too hard to push.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Consumer complains of an electrical failure causing the abs brake light, air bag light,check transmission light, and parking brake light to illuminate. Dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor, but conditions still exist intermittently.   Read details...




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