1998 Lincoln Continental engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Lincoln Continental — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Oct 28, 2009
“Vehicle was left in idle while it was parked, but then it started to rev up until it reached 1200 rpms, and then it got stuck on 3000 rpms contacted dealer.*ak”
filed Feb 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series…
03144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Continental | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 Continental | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 Continental | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 Continental | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 Continental | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 Continental | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 Continental | 73 | 60% |
| 1992 Continental | 44 | 35% |
| 1991 Continental | 56 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.