1989 Lincoln Continental vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving and with no warning, when trying to apply brakes pedal went to the floor, and it was hard for vehicle to stop, causing an accident. Dealer notified.*ak consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck while driving on the frreway, when attempting to pull over to the emergency lane…”
filed Aug 29, 2002
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Continental | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 Continental | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 Continental | 13 | 18% |
| 1997 Continental | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 Continental | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 Continental | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 Continental | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 Continental | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 Continental | 8 | 4% |
| 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.