1988 Lincoln Continental Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%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 9 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Lincoln Continental, 11% 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.
“The mounts between the body and subframe believed to be called the body insulators which hold the engine and transmission in place failed due to errosion. The mounting bolts pulled through the retainig washer and the rubber mount allowing the engine and transmission to fall onto the ground. Both rear mounts failed and in the process disconnected the steering linkage at the slip joint under the dash which allows for the tilt steering. This steering joint completly separated because of the distance allowed to travel from the assembly falling. …”
NHTSA complaint #729752, filed 2000-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 20 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 13% |
| 1988 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Continental
33 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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