1989 Lincoln Continental structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The subframe on our 1989 continental rusted through which allows the engine to fall onto the steering gear and prevents steering. *tr”
filed Apr 15, 2008
“Recall98-v-323-000/ subframe corrosion. Consumer has had problem fixed, but remedy did not do its job. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer stated that remedy was only good for 12 months. *ak”
filed May 22, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 7 | 22% |
| 2017 Continental | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 Continental | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Continental | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 Continental | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 Continental | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 Continental | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 Continental | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 Continental | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 Continental | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 Continental | 14 | 9% |
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.