1989 Lincoln Continental Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 15%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 15% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had spent all my money on this vehicle. My mechanic told me it's irreperable and liability insurance will not cover. Now I have no money and no car for my 4-year old and I to run errands in.no safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #764863, filed 2002-07“Ignition switch failed to operate correctly, often loosing control center information and sometimes preventing the car from operating. Car was taken to repair station where the ignition switch and harness were replaced. The two components (burned and fused) are available for analysis.”
NHTSA complaint #766039, filed 2002-08“Replacement of fuel tank did not rectify rough running condition, found shorted wiring in the electronic engine control causing processor to short out and EGR to stay open. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #548735, filed 1999-09“After consumer had driven vehicle about 30 minutes, parked vehicle to go into store. Was told that vehicle was on fire- the wiring melted and the whole front was burned.”
NHTSA complaint #826451, filed 1998-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 11% |
| 1989 | 23 | 15% |
| 1988 | 33 | 39% |
| 1987 | 3 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 27% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1989 Lincoln Continental
42 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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