1992 Lincoln Continental engine and engine cooling problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Lincoln Continental — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle broke down while headed south i95 on 12/26/02 in peterburg,virginia. Forced to rent a car while being repaired. Replaced head gaskets and ego sensor and peripheral work needed. Cost: $1,215.89 plus rental (stranded in va) $264.60. Total of $1,480.49. This is not a maintenance item, but a…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Here is the list of problems I've had with this car. 1.purchased from bob mullen auto batavia ny milage: 58702 ,june 3rd 1999 2.returned car 10 days later , ac didn't work, dealer repired at his cost of $500. 3.jan 2000 repair exhaust system. My share of bill $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 monroe muffler…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
0214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Continental | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 Continental | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 Continental | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 Continental | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 Continental | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 Continental | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 Continental | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 Continental | 73 | 60% |
| 1991 Continental | 56 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.