1989 Lincoln Continental seat belts problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There have been numerous problems with this car. The alternator has been replaced four times in six months. The battery has been replaced. Something is still draining all of the power away. The front-seat three-point seat belts go slack while driving and do not retract after use. Ford says it is…”
filed Jul 31, 2001
“Nhtsa recall # 98 v 323 000, subframe and nhtsa recall #97 I 003 000, seat belt buckles were received from manufacturer. Took vehicle in for repairs and was informed nothing could be done because recall was taken care off. Consumer received manufacturer's recall on 22 sep 99, and took vehicle in to…”
filed Sep 30, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Continental | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 Continental | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Continental | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 Continental | 25 | 16% |
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.