: the contact stated the rear view mirror failed to dim automatically. The mirror is supposed to prevent glare from the other vehicles' lights. The mirror failed due to unknown circumstances the first time. The dealership replaced the rear view mirror. The second mirror failed because the liquid in the mirror leaked out. The rear view mirror was replaced again. The problem occurred a third time and the mirror was replaced. Although the problem had occurred a fourth time the mirror has not been replaced. Updated 2/21/2006 -

- Wilmington, NC, USA

1997 Lincoln Continental rear view mirror is defective. While the vehicle was sitting on a sunny day the self dimming rearview mirror exploded and spattered a corrosive liquid onto the dash, center console and both front seats. The dealer replaced all damaged components. About two years later the mirror failed again (31000 miles). This time the liquid in the mirror gathered at the bottom which made it impossible to see. The mirror failed for a third time. This time the liquid leaked from the bottom right hand corner. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost because he vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer refused to provide any assistance (the daughter wrote in on behalf of her mother).

- La Quinta, CA, USA

A part in the rear view mirror ruptured, causing a substance to leak. Rear view mirror became foggy with immediate failure of visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who could not specify origin of problem.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

The 1997 Lincoln Continental's review mirror has been replaced three times now. It is July, 2003, and the $400 mirror needs to be replaced again. It's fogging up, looks like condenstation behind the glass on the mirror. Cannot see out of the mirror. Third time. This is unreasonable.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

The rear view mirror became clouded, which caused poor visibility. The dealership indicated the problem may be caused by the fluid in the mirror which was suppose to block glare.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Consumer states that the 2 map light located inside off the interior rear view mirror, shorted out, causing the mirror to cloud up. Driver unable to see out off the mirror.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

Liquid filled rear view mirror has become so distorted you cannot see out of it.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Liquid filled rear view mirror has become so distorted you cannot see out of it.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Poor visibility with rear view mirror. Dealer notified, and informed of cost to consumer if replacement was requested.

- Lexington, NC, USA

Rearview mirror has developed a leak within the mirror housing, leaking oil onto the dash. Also the oil was very hot. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Franklinville, NC, USA

Rearview mirror is distorted. The driver cannot look through the mirror. The dealer is aware of the problem. A new mirror has been ordered.

- Lake Grove, NY, USA