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1986 Lincoln Continental Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1986 Lincoln Continental, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Seatback consisted of a stamped metal frame with opening in center and no supportive structure, driver fell through it upon impact, resulting in injury.”

NHTSA complaint #482617, filed 1995-03

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201745%
200023%
199823%
199711%
199624%
199523%
199121%
198921%
198822%
1986225%

Other parts of the 1986 Lincoln Continental

Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Lincoln Continental

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology