1998 Lincoln Continental Engine problems

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

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

Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to remedy problem, then on 26-sep-2001, engine was leaking oil from the right valve cover gasket which had to be replaced, also the water pump was leaking, the door ajar light on dashboard illuminated and would not go out leaving doors in the open position. *Jg *ak

Cooling system failed 3 times concerned about taking vehicle on a long trip. *Ak

Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. Dealer was not notified at this time. *Ak the vehicle stopped when put to neutral. The dealer replaced the air by pass valve. *Yh

While traveling noticed smoke for the hood engine coolant was leaking . Dealer has been contacted, and cannot determine the cause of the problem, the problem still exisits. Please provide further information. *Ak

Engine coolant leaks and bubbles up unto the engine compartment, which may cause a fire. Been to different dealers, and they cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information. *Ak

While making a u-turn consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, vehicle was on fire. High pressure plastic line on top of engine cracked and fuel went out onto exhaust pipes and spark plug wires. *Ak

Engine shuts down while driving. Engine fails to start. These events happen intermittently and after a breif wait it will general start. Like always this will not happen when the dealer can experance the event. Biggest conser is that power steering and power brakes fail with the engine when this takes place on the road at hiway speeds. Have been towed to the dealer and then always starts upon arrival. *Ak

SENSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. YH

Vehicle emits toxic fumes in the passenger side compartment causing disorientation, high blood pressure, dizziness, and inability to concentrate when driving which could result in collision / servere health problems. *Yc

Tocix fumes in the passenger compartment of the car, causes disorientation, high blood pressure and dizziness, unable to determine cause. Yh

Carbon monoxide is leaking into car causing consumer sick, dizzy and sleepy.

TIMING CHAIN FAILED CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.