1990 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%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 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 9% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: while being serviced for an oil change noticed subframe failure; dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle's body and under carriage were free of rust, but the exhaust system had rust.”
NHTSA complaint #882425, filed 2001-03“Had received recall notice 98v323000/manufacturer's recall 98s36 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed they could not repair vehicle until spring. Dealer did not set up an appointment because he was overloaded with other vehicles. Owner upset.”
NHTSA complaint #835731, filed 1999-03“This vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall 98/v/323/000 for subframe corrosion. However, since vehicle was purchased in arkansas it was not included in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #8018385, filed 2002-09“Vehicle was included in recall 93v106002,involving corrosion of the body mounts. However, the provided remedy did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #827146, filed 1998-08“Received notice (#93v106002). Called dealer & took vehicle in on date given. After arriving and waiting, was informed did not have parts, and did not know when they will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #816780, filed 1997-09Related recalls
- 98V323000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988–1994, Mercury Sable 1986–1995, Ford Taurus 1986–1995
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1990 Lincoln Continental
40 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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