Complaints
255
Crashes
7
Fires
22
Injuries
12
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Lincoln Continental Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:37,000 mi
#217 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#315 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Lincoln Continental.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 32 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 17 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 10 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | 6 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — |
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