1990 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 1990 Lincoln Continental, 13% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power steering pump leaks and makes a high pitch sound when driving. Took vehicle in for repair and dealer said needed to replace pump and three hoses that connect to the pump steering mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #807500, filed 1997-02Steering: 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 1990 Lincoln Continental
40 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 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 complaintsFuel system
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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