MYRModel Year Report

1995 Lincoln Continental

● Typical for this model
1995 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:03:04.632Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Continental Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 84 complaints 1988 1989: 158 complaints 1990: 158 complaints 1991: 203 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1992 1993: 121 complaints 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 74 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2018 2019: 31 complaints 2020: 7 complaints 2020
1995: 70 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198884
1989158
1990158
1991203
1992126
1993121
1994190
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201774
201818
201931
20207

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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LEFT THE ENGINE RUNNING IN PARK POSITION, VEHICLE STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS ENGAGED IN DRIVE POSITION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950911

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19951229 — exterior lighting

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 W

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.

Campaign 96V009000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960502 — PE (closed 19960930)

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

I 19960930 — EA (closed 19970415)

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 16E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V009000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1991 ■ 1994 ■ 1989

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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:headlights, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Lincoln Continental have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.