TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #96V009000 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE IN 1998 WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED AND HAS EXPERIENCED T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT RECALL #96V009000 DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE IN 1998 WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED AND HAS EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE SINCE 1995. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FAILURE TO THE LOCAL MERCURY DEALER AT THAT TIME, AND THE RECALL WAS NOT HONORED. THE CONTACT REQUESTED THAT THE RECALL BE HONORED DUE TO THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASH GIVES OFF A POOR ILLUMINATION. THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACD. UPDATED 03/02/07. *JB UPDATED *JB
NHTSA ODI #10181158
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING OF TRANSMISSION WHEN POWER IS…
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DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOVES OUT OF CHANEL AND JAMS. DRIVER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. AIR CONDITIONING VENTS FAIL TO OPEN. AIR CONDITIONING BLOWS ON WINDSHIELD ONLY. IRRATIC SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. SLIPPING OF TRANSMISSION WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. FAILURE OF ALL 4 SUSPENSION. FAILURE OF BRAKES SENTING CAR INTO UNCONTROLABLE FISH TAILING AND 360 DEGREE SPINOUT AT 40 MILE/PER HOUR.
NHTSA ODI #10069661
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2003
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THE INTERIOR CABIN REAR-VIEW MIRROR WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE 06/96. THE VIEW THROUGH THE MIRROR WAS DISTORTED WHICH PREVENTED CONSUMER FROM SEEING OTHER VEHICLES PROPERLY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10008911
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2001
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #751367
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 2001
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SELF DIMMIMG FEATURE FAILED ON INTERSTATE AND MIRROR NOW APPEARS TO HAVE LIQUID BUBBLES IN IT. MIRROR IS VERY CLOUDY AND IS EXTREMLY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH. HAVE HAD ONE CLOSE ACCIDENT DURING BACKUP DUE TO CLOUDINESS IN MIRROR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #748908
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2000
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THE REARVIEW ELECTRONIC MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING LIGHTING FROM THE CARS BEHIND THE VEHICLE TO DISTRACT THE DRIVER'S EYES, AFFECTING VISIBILITY, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. MIRROR HAS NO MANUAL ADJUSTMENT TO DEFLECT THE LIGHTS OF OTHER CARS. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #858316
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2000
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OUTSIDE LEFT REARVIEW MIRROR HAS DISCOLORED (YELLOWISH COLOR), DUE TO NON-GLARE FEATURE. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #550587
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1999
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EXCESSIVE GLARE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR DURING SUNSHINE AND NIGHT FROM APPROCHING CARS. EXCESSIVE EGLARE FROM WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS ESPECIALLY LEFT SIDE. RESULTING IN VISUAL PROBLEMS, IE INABILITY TO SEE APPROCHING CARS,READ INSTRUMENT PANE/SEE SIGNS,HEADACK, SUNBURN OF LEFT FACE AND ECT. DEALERS HAVE INDICATED …
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EXCESSIVE GLARE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR DURING SUNSHINE AND NIGHT FROM APPROCHING CARS. EXCESSIVE EGLARE FROM WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS ESPECIALLY LEFT SIDE. RESULTING IN VISUAL PROBLEMS, IE INABILITY TO SEE APPROCHING CARS,READ INSTRUMENT PANE/SEE SIGNS,HEADACK, SUNBURN OF LEFT FACE AND ECT. DEALERS HAVE INDICATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #706482
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 1999
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UNABLE TO GET DEALERS TO COMPLY WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95V012000. LIGHT OR GLARE IS SO BAD THAT ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD OR DASH DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT. NO PROBLEM DURING THE DAY IF DAY IS DARK OR SUN IS NOT BRIGHT. NECESSARY TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROAD WHEN TIS OCCURS OR COVER UPPER PART OF WINDSHIELD OR DRIVER…
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UNABLE TO GET DEALERS TO COMPLY WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95V012000. LIGHT OR GLARE IS SO BAD THAT ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD OR DASH DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT. NO PROBLEM DURING THE DAY IF DAY IS DARK OR SUN IS NOT BRIGHT. NECESSARY TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROAD WHEN TIS OCCURS OR COVER UPPER PART OF WINDSHIELD OR DRIVERS SIDE OF WINDOW. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705889
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 1997
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VEHICLE'S DEFOGGER SYSTEM DESIGN IS INEFFIENCENT WHEN IN USE. THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT DEFOG, WHAT HAPPENS IS TWO SMALL ROUND CIRCLES ARE CLEARED FOR VISION. *AK
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 WARNING. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR IF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS TURNED ON MANUALLY BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
EA96024 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Sep 30, 1996 · Closed Apr 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE96033 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened May 2, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
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