1991 Lincoln Continental Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%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 19 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Lincoln Continental, 9% of the 203 complaints for this model year. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) d.c.l. Light comes on intermittently causing all dashboard systems to turn off. 2) windshield wippers rheostat often shorts out causing wippers not to turn-on when needed. 3) passenger mirror only goes down &in, not up or out.”
NHTSA complaint #710344, filed 1999-08“Consumers wife was pulling out of a driveway when she noticed flames shooting from underneath the dash (center area). Dealer & mfr. Were notified and unwilling to accept responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #824267, filed 1998-06“Turned off ignition, minutes later started smoking from unerhood by ignition area, followed by flames, destroyed/melted entire electrical system, including airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #800558, filed 1996-08“While parked, vehicle caught fire underhood, by time fire dept. Arrived, all wires/everything underhood burned/melted, started in area of ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #986706, filed 1996-07“Electrical system failure, causing power seats to no longer function correctly, making difficult for the drivers to adjust the seat for proper driving.”
NHTSA complaint #968663, filed 1995-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 11% |
| 1989 | 23 | 15% |
| 1988 | 33 | 39% |
| 1987 | 3 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 27% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1991 Lincoln Continental
56 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSteering
20 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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