1991 Lincoln Continental Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 17%of 203 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 35 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Lincoln Continental, 17% of the 203 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lugs: bolts have sheared off 4 times on front. Tire left holding by one lug bolts on 4 occasions. Lugs: bolts have been replaced with factory spec bolts and by ford dealer. The tire is about ready to fall off the car, and doing 70 mp we were extremely fortunate not to have it completly separate. Front end suspension has been repaired. Brakes check rims replaced. This is a definite safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #705867, filed 1999-04“Brakes would work fine in cold weather. As soon as disc hubs gets warmed up after traveling 50 miles, they would smell like burning rubber. Would apply brakes & would have no brakes. Been to dealer & mechanic changed entire brake system. The problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #848283, filed 1999-09“Engine head gasket blew out and burned water and gas. Dealer not aware of problem, and repairwork done at owner's expense. Also ABS lightcontinuously flashes on and off, dealer not aware, problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836170, filed 1999-03“When stepping on brakes front end shakes. Consumer states front end started to vibrate it would shake when brakes were being applied, front rotors were replaced, within nine months began shaking again, front rotors were then removed on second occasion and replaced again, consumer was advised by mechanic that this is a common problem and will occur periodically , the rotors are of such poor quality and may need replacing anually.”
NHTSA complaint #985938, filed 1996-06“While driving along the highway at approximately 20mph and if applying brakes, the brakes will not go down, and will not release the vehicle. To go consumer has to pull over to the side for a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #846627, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 91V134000Aug 6, 1991Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1988–1991, Mercury Sable 1986–1991, Ford Taurus 1986–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 | 35 | 17% |
| 1990 | 8 | 5% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 20 | 24% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
| 1985 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 Lincoln Continental
56 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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