1990 Lincoln Continental Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%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 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 158 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While traveling heater would not work. Also, notice white smoke from tail pipe. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. The blown up gasket caused the engine to faile and the manufacturer is unwilling to issue recall.”
NHTSA complaint #877147, filed 2000-12“Power windows on this vehicle have come off track, causing the windows to roll up at an angle, consumer has to pull the window with hand until track catches up to the window to hold it. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #842417, filed 1999-07“While driving vehicle, went to lower driver/passenger side windows, both windows dropped or would not go down or up; taken vehicle to dealership for repairs; dealer did not repair problem.”
NHTSA complaint #806874, filed 1996-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 17% |
| 1995 | 10 | 14% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 9 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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