Worst 1985 Lincoln Continental Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Lincoln Continental.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
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1985 Lincoln Continental — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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