Trim Report

Lincoln Continental Reserve1996

Includes:CONT|Reserve
$6,975
Starting From
98
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 98 active dealer listings as of

Min $6,975
Max $35,990
From $6,975
Fresh

Reserve Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$10,500
$11K–$11K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
Black Label
From$16,750
12 listings|$17K–$36K
Premiere
From$6,700
15 listings|$7K–$21K
Reserve
From$6,975
98 listings|$7K–$36K
Select
From$8,500
61 listings|$9K–$31K

1996 Lincoln Continental Reserve Pricing

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Where to Find Lincoln Continental Reserve

Location data for all 1996 Lincoln Continental trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (7%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Lincoln Continental Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Lincoln Continental trims

High Concern

The 1996 Lincoln Continental's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 59 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
59
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
96V1760001996-18-09
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARK GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION.

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION.

View at NHTSA
96V0090001996-23-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

A DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE IN THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION. IF THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM IS BEING USED TO ACTIVATE THE EXTERIOR LIGHT (INCLUDING HEADLAMPS), THE HEADLAMPS COULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR IF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS TURNED ON MANUALLY BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Lincoln Continental has accumulated 59 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with suspension leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Suspension11
02Power Train7
03Visibility6
04Steering6
05Vehicle Speed Control3
59 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Lincoln Continental Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Lincoln Continental trims

18mpg combined
·
15city
·
23hwy
·
$3,200/yr

At 18 MPG combined, the 1996 Lincoln Continental delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Continental - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Reserve Worth It?

Common questions about the 1996 Lincoln Continental Reserve

How does the Reserve compare to other Lincoln Continental trims?

The Reserve occupies a distinct position in the Lincoln Continental range. See how it stacks up on the 1996 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Lincoln Continental Reserve?

Budget for standard Reserve maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1996 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Lincoln Continental Reserve?

For the Reserve, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Lincoln Continental buyer's guide.

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