1998 Lincoln Continental vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Lincoln Continental — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spontaneous fire in engine compartment. Vehicle last driven about 12 hours before, and had been off since that time. During a downpour, and while parked in the driveway, the vehicle ignited shortly after 6am - 02/06/10. Events and remaining evidence closely match those described in the cruise…”
filed Mar 5, 2010
“Vehicle accelerates by itself. I have had the car in the shop approx. Every year for this since 2005 and as recent as june of 08. The dealership usually replaces the idle air control valve but this problem will again service after about one year. I have paid for a complete fuel induction cleaning…”
filed Oct 1, 2008
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% |
| 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% |
| 1989 Continental | 11 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.