1988 Lincoln Continental vs 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Lincoln Continental | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 84 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 27 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Continental | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 12 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
| Power Train | 8 | 4 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
1988 Lincoln Continental
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.