1995 Lincoln Continental

● Typical for this model

1995 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-09-16T04:29:30.832Z

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

1995: 70 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1984	6
1985	15
1986	8
1987	9
1988	89
1989	161
1990	160
1991	206
1992	126
1993	122
1994	191
1995	70
1996	48
1997	96
1998	72
1999	42
2000	63
2001	32
2002	33
2017	75
2018	19
2019	32
2020	7

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17%

17% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and flasher unit.

SUSPENSION 16%

16% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021024

VISIBILITY 14%

14% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and interior.

CRASH

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

CRASH

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 (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 96V009000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2019 ▲ 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, 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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.