2000 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems

The 2000 Lincoln Continental has 3 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lincoln dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

6 / 3

Injuries / deaths

7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Lincoln Continental vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Lincoln Continental recalls

Recall 03V-144: Air Bags

Reported Apr 9, 2003 · 43,459 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.

Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

Recall 01V-258: Visibility

Reported Aug 8, 2001 · 1,083,000 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.

Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 99V-250: Seat Belts

Reported Sep 20, 1999 · 25,306 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft in the switchable elr/alr mechanism that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. It is also possible that malfunction of the mechanism could prevent the belt from being switched into the alr mode. The elr mechanism is not affected by this condition.

Risk: If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. In the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with julian date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced.

2000 Lincoln Continental problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	17
Suspension	13
Visibility	12
Electrical System	11
Power Train	8
Tires	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Equipment	6
Steering	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Seat Belts	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 5
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
Air Bags › Side/Window — 3
Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 2
Visibility › Windshield — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Lincoln Continental complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 137,070 miles · reported Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 1979 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear end near the driver's side of the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was provided; however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. A Police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The…

Electrical System · at 105,000 miles · reported Mar 31, 2014

A neighbor pointed out that the automobile was sitting several inches lower than normal closer to ground while parked in driveway. I began to check on this every time I went to use the car. Sometimes vehicle was normal height, sometimes lower. I noticed that, sometimes, when I turned the ignition key there was sound heard like a fan operating. I asked questions of people who had owned similar models and was told that there was a problem in this model showing up 4 to 8 years after manufacture. This model has a ride control which involves three "ride control" settings. As cars age there are air…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 20, 2014

The contact owns a 2000 lincoln continental. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.

Engine · at 106,000 miles · reported Apr 26, 2013

The contact owns a 2000 lincoln continental. The contact stated that smoke emitted from under the hood while the vehicle was parked. The contact attempted to open the hood to inspect the vehicle and found that the engine was on fire. The fire department was called to assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 106,000.

Air Bags · reported Sep 13, 2012

I was entering the vehicle from the driver's side when the airbag spontaneously depoloyed, striking me in the face & arm.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Continental: 03V-144 (air bags), 01V-258 (visibility), 99V-250 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lincoln Continental?

Owners report air bags problems most often (17 reports), followed by suspension (13). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,500 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.