10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Lincoln Continental engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Lincoln Continental Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 052009

Continental

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving around 50 mph when the spark plug blow out of the head of the motor. It caused the piston to smoke and it had a rattle.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

problem #2

Dec 071999

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to remedy problem, then on 26-Sep-2001, engine was leaking oil from the right valve cover gasket which had to be replaced, also the water pump was leaking, the door ajar light on dashboard illuminated and would not go out leaving doors in the open position.

- Moon Township, PA, USA

problem #1

May 121998

(reported on)

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Timing chain failed causing engine failure.

- West Bloom, MI, USA

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