1990 Lincoln Continental Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%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 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Front end/engine/ fuel pump malfunctioned. This is the most trouble I have ever had out of a car, and the only thing that came under warranty was the air conditioning system and they didn't get that fixed right. I will never buy another Lincoln product in my life.”
NHTSA complaint #708477, filed 1999-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1990 Lincoln Continental
40 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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