1991 Lincoln Continental Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 10%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 20 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Lincoln Continental, 10% of the 203 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Shortly after complete transmission, motor mounts, and power steering replaced,the engine head gaskets failed, once again contrbuting to a potential accident. While rturning home from babtsitting my granddaughter I was alarmed by drivers going the opposite way beeping at me. One finally rolled down his window and yelled that I was smoking so badly I was blocking everyones view. I looked back to see a dense cloud of steam covering both lanes of traffic behind me. Cars were at a standstill until the steam dissipated. I pulled over and shut down. …”
NHTSA complaint #718957, filed 2000-02“Steering wheel continued turning left, unassisted, instead of returning to tdc when grip pressure on the steering wheel is relaxed. Examination determined corrosion had created a hole in the left rear corner cowel panel in spit of rust undercoating. Additional rust covered an area of the underbody. Advise that the reason the loss of steering control was attributed to the corrosion damaged left rear corner cowell panel causing the engine to lurch to the left when making a 90 degree left turn.”
NHTSA complaint #9002935, filed 2001-07“Heard loud clunking noise while making left turn, difficult steering vehicle, acording to dealer, rack/pinion needed replacing, rear subframe mounts rusted/corrosion, not included in recall #93v106002. Consumer stated rear sway bar broke, and air bag sensor was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #812666, filed 1997-06“Failure of power steering hose which could cause power steering fluid to flow onto exhaust pipe. Consumer was aware of TSB issued by manufacturer, and a class action law suit issued for the same defect.”
NHTSA complaint #875340, filed 2000-11“The consumer has experienced a problem with power steering. While driving heard a pop, power steering went out, and vehicle caught on fire. The fire department had to put the fire out. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832034, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 20 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 13% |
| 1988 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1991 Lincoln Continental
56 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsBody and structure
23 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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