1990 Lincoln Continental Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 9% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When driving gas pedal would stick intermittently. Contacted dealer, and he indicated that it was not a warranty problem, but rather the floor mat was causing the problem. The problem went away for a few years. They replaced throttle bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #858093, filed 2000-03“While driving under 40 MPH accelerator will go down to floor, and engine will increase. Brakes will not work. Consumer has to turn off tignition switch. After a while will start, and work as normal.”
NHTSA complaint #877956, filed 2001-01“Gas pedal stuck while driving and when pressed down for full power. When the key is turned off it will unstick. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem, but cannot remedy. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835440, filed 1999-03“Owner has power train problems. Vehicle will sometimes takes off like a rocket and that dealer stated that there is a faulty cylinder in the power train housing that causes this problem. O wner is very concerned for his safety.”
NHTSA complaint #813757, filed 1997-07“The vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration, the vehicle was once in reverse and twice it accelerated from 55 MPH to 90 MPH, the dealer is unable to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #557959, filed 2000-12Vehicle 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 1990 Lincoln Continental
40 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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