1991 Lincoln Continental electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1991 Lincoln Continental — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) d.c.l. Light comes on intermittently causing all dashboard systems to turn off. 2) windshield wippers rheostat often shorts out causing wippers not to turn-on when needed. 3) passenger mirror only goes down &in, not up or out.”
filed Aug 22, 1999
“Consumers wife was pulling out of a driveway when she noticed flames shooting from underneath the dash (center area). Dealer & mfr. Were notified and unwilling to accept responsibility. *slc”
filed Jun 13, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 Continental | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Continental | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 Continental | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 Continental | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Continental | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Continental | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 Continental | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 Continental | 10 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.