1991 Lincoln Continental steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1991 Lincoln Continental — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering wheel continued turning left, unassisted, instead of returning to tdc when grip pressure on the steering wheel is relaxed. Examination determined corrosion had created a hole in the left rear corner cowel panel in spit of rust undercoating. Additional rust covered an area of the underbody…”
filed Sep 18, 2001
“When making a left turn steering wheel locked up and could not be maneuvered to the left, causing a collision. Please give any further details. *ak”
filed Jun 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Continental | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 Continental | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 Continental | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 Continental | 12 | 10% |
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.