1989 Lincoln Continental Latches, locks and linkages 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 latches, locks and linkages 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.
“Consumer activated the child proof lock on the rear doors and was not able to open doors. Dealer notified and refused to help unless cost goes to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #835065, filed 1999-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 9 | 27% |
| 2018 | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 | 15 | 20% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 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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