1988 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 15%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 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Lincoln Continental, 15% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall NHTSA 98v323000/ manufacturer's recall 98s36/ rear subframe. Dealer corrected the problem. However, when driving and making a left hand turn at a traffic light subframe broke. Manufacturer refused to correct the problem again. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #860542, filed 2000-04“Consumer complained of recall repair concerning NHTSA recall # 93v -06 failure. The body mounts at the rear corners of the sub-frame, which support the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retainning plate. This would allow rear corners of sub-frame to drop. Dealer refused to correct recall failure because vehicle out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #828884, filed 1998-10“The body mounts which support the engine and the transmision became detached due to corrosion, causing the engine and the transmission to drop. Consumer also states there is a recall listed for this problem, vehicle not included. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #819603, filed 1997-12“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 2000-08“Retaining plates on body mounts rusted through causing the vehicle to lose control due to failure, recall on component however vehicle does not qualify due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #538167, filed 1998-07Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988–1994, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Ford Taurus 1986–1995
- 93V106000Jun 23, 1993Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988, Mercury Sable 1986–1988, Ford Taurus 1986–1988
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Continental
33 complaintsBrakes
20 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 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 29, 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