Lincoln Continental Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Lincoln Continental and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Continental and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Lincoln Continental: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Lincoln Continental’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your car does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Continental’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Lincoln Continental:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Lincoln Continental will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Lincoln Continental: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Lincoln Continental’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Continental indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Lincoln Continental Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Lincoln Continental is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Continental’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Lincoln Continental: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Lincoln Continental’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Continental’s ECU. … Read more

Lincoln Continental AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Lincoln Continental isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Continental’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more