2001 Lincoln Continental recalls and problems
The 2001 Lincoln Continental has 1 safety recall and 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lincoln dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Lincoln Continental vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Lincoln Continental recalls
Recall 01V-258: Visibility
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.
2001 Lincoln Continental problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 3
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 3
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 2
- Electrical System › Wiring — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 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 2001 Lincoln Continental complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Lincoln Continental years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Lincoln Continental: 01V-258 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lincoln Continental?
Owners report suspension problems most often (8 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 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.