1990 Lincoln Continental Signature Series 3.8 litre from North America
Summary:
Overall I would recommend the car, but buy it cheap
Faults:
I have bought this Lincoln continental this spring. I paid $150.00 for it. It had been parked for 5 years prior and had been in a minor accident. I found it to be in overall good shape. picked up a new battery and it started up fine! Wow then the air suspension filled and the car levelled. Once driving it for a month I noticed the air system leaked and off to the mechanic it went. $1500. later, I had a one new rear strut and new air compressor. Now the DCL light comes on with a warning chime. The heater fan works intermittent. The clear coat was pealing off. I see that DCL means Data Control Link. I will try replacing the heater control module to resolve the blower problem. Also the main dash cluster if I can find one. The air conditioner is not working, so next spring I have it retrofit. I have restored the front end damage from an accident.
General Comments:
The car rides like floating on a cloud.
It offers very comfortable seats and back support.
It operates well and like most luxury cars offers all the options.
A little under powered, but adds to the economic side.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th October, 2005
27th Jun 2004, 10:56
Yep, as you said, the Ford 3.8's were baaaad. Crappy head gaskets were the main problem, in my opinion. Why would Ford choose to put a 3.8 in a Continental? Too much car for too little engine.