1989 Lincoln Continental Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%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 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“While driving and with no warning, when trying to apply brakes pedal went to the floor, and it was hard for vehicle to stop, causing an accident. Dealer notified. Consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck while driving on the frreway, when attempting to pull over to the emergency lane, consumer hit some debris that was in the lane which caused damage to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8017572, filed 2002-08“While driving gas pedal got stuck to the floor, causing sudden acceleration. Consumer pressed the brakes, but brakes failed stop vehicle. Vehicle finally stopped after driving 4 miles. Gas pedal stuck at least four times”
NHTSA complaint #850249, filed 1999-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 13 | 18% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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