1988 Lincoln Continental Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1988 Lincoln Continental, 1% of the 84 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine check light kept coming on. Took back to be used. Dealer replaced alternator. Problem still exists, later. Took vehicle back & was informed that engine head gaskets had blown.”
NHTSA complaint #836268, filed 1999-05Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 29% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2018 | 4 | 19% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Continental
33 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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.
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