1989 Lincoln Continental Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%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 20 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 13% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I did buy this car as is, but only test drove five miles. My wife drove the car home from the dealer and tried the crusie control and when it is turned on it keeps going up in speed and is hard to shut off this is very dangerious, also the steering trys to lock when going around a curve. I purchased the car 11/12/98 an called the dealer 11/14/98 to complain about it and the manager said they would take care of it, they had the car four days and I got it back 11/20/98 and it wasn't fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #700794, filed 1998-11“I purchased the car at 87,300 miles and put 1500-2000 miles on it. Worked like a dream = previous owner said he had taken care of certain problems that Lincoln mercury said could possible be wrong with this year model. (had receipts) - at an oil change I was informed that it needed looking at due to a power steering leak - took it in to a local mechanic the benz connection and they said it was the power steering rack - had it changed and still a major problem. So they replaced the power steering hose - then no power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #701592, filed 1998-12“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“Replace the front strut was replaced three and the rear was replaced two times the transmission was replaced four times the power steering and cv joint replace.”
NHTSA complaint #971692, filed 1995-09Steering: 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 1989 Lincoln Continental
42 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSuspension
21 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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