MYRModel Year Report

1995 Lincoln Continental

● Typical for this model
1995 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:38.569Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
70
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 70 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 70 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 70 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints

1995: 70 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198889
1989161
1990160
1991206
1992126
1993122
1994191
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201775
201820
201932
20207

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and flasher unit.

Suspension

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

NHTSA investigations# 3264-ea-96-024 and 3109-pe-96-033: consumer states, the engine fan cooler took fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-24

Visibility

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and interior.

CRASH

Structure

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-12-29Exterior lighting96V009000 A defective control module in the "Autolamp" System can malfunction. If the "Autolamp" System is being used to activate the exterior light (Including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the "Autolamp" Control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1996-05-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-30 Engine cooling fan fires
  3. I
    1996-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-15 Engine cooling fan fires
  4. R
    2016-05-26Service brakes, hydraulic16E026000 Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598,...

    Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V009000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 16E026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Lincoln Continental is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Continental?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Lincoln Continental have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.