10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,625 miles

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1999 Lincoln Continental Owner Comments

problem #4

Oct 012006

Continental 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

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

While driving on gs parkway the car accelerated from 65 miles per hr to 100 miles per hr. And would not slow down even when stepping on the brake. The car was speeding out of control while in the middle lane. We then tried to get over to side of parkway onto a grassy hill so we would not hit any other cars. The car slowed down enough for me and my son to jump out on drivers side before the car went full speed ahead toward the parkway but hit a guard rail and flipped over. By some miracle my son and I were not hurt. I called Ford to recall car and they sent letter which said we regret any inconvenience that you have experienced in this matter. Contact your insurance company. I only had liability so insurance company not involved. There could have been many injuries or even deaths including me and my son due to this defect. Car was damaged beyond repair.

- Hazlet, NJ, USA

problem #3

Oct 212005

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,500 miles
The contact was pulling into a parking space. The foot was on the brakes, the engine revved, and vehicle lurched forward, crashing into a parked vehicle. The vehicle sustained minor damage. There were no injuries. A police report was taken. She took the car to a certified dealer for inspection, and they could not duplicate the problem. No repairs were made.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #2

Apr 222001

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving used cruise control while proceeding down hill, and vehicle accelerated faster than set speed. Dealer has been notified; however, has not found a remedy for consumer's concern. On a 6 percent grade vehicle will increase speed 10 mph in the cruise mode in less than a mile.

- Midvale, ID, USA

problem #1

Jun 302001

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver shifted from park to drive after coming to a stop, it accelerated to 20 mph. After about 100 yards, driver was able to stop vehicle through braking and downshifting. Consumer also stated cigarette lighter was inoperative.

- Washingtonville, NY, USA

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