Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Lincoln Continental has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16E026000 Front Brake Pad Shims May Shift and Contact Disc NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V144000 FORD/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V250000 FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Visibility 10 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 63 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Lincoln Continental has several notable issues, including airbag and suspension complaints, affecting its reliability. Common recalls involve critical systems such as brakes and airbags. This results in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| visibility system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent airbag warning lights
- Uneven tire wear indicating suspension issues
- Loss of wiper functionality
- Dashboard electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Lincoln Continental at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.