1989 Lincoln Continental power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When appyling the brakes vehicle will not down shift, vehicle suddenly accelerates. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak”
filed Apr 9, 2001
“While driving vehicle it will stop and go. Engine is very noisy. Only two gears work and does not go into overdrive. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak”
filed Feb 1, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
99152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs
12178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1998Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
9888 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 1998
Power Train problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Continental | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 7 | 11% |
| 1999 Continental | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 Continental | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 Continental | 7 | 15% |
| 1995 Continental | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 Continental | 20 | 11% |
| 1993 Continental | 9 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.