1989 Lincoln Continental Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 158 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 exterior lighting of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 1% of the 158 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 plastic design of the headlights which the sun can discolor, causes the headlights, when in use, to be dim. May cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. Dealer said the headlights need to be replaced every 2 years at the owner's expense. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #835397, filed 1999-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1989 Lincoln Continental
42 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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