1986 Lincoln Continental Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Lincoln Continental.

19851987
Complaints
8
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Lincoln Continental Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Crash-related:2
#21 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Fires:1
#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Lincoln Continental.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER22——
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1—1—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1—1—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC1——90,000 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT1———

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