1992 Lincoln Continental Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Lincoln Continental, 8% of the 126 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, 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.
“The power motors for the trunk and gas cap have never worked properly. The dealer would get it to work after two to three days it would stop again. At the end of 90 days or 3,000 miles they would know longer fix it. I can not find the numbers in the trunk that is surpose to help with getting a keyless entry code. How do I get that? The bad head gasket was discovered by a Lincoln dealer before my warranty ran out but the dealer said it was not their responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #704196, filed 1999-03“Subframe mounts/motor mounts broke/repaired prior to recall notification. Consumer states after repair he experienced steering problems(power steering fluid leakage, contaminated cooler pump), believes problems to be due to subframe mount breakage(states on recall notice steering problems may result if motor mounts break)(98v-323).”
NHTSA complaint #544589, filed 1999-03“Consumer states the check dcl light illuminates, accompanied by a beep sound, on the message center, dealer informed consumer not to worry, however consumer states it is annoying and is occurring sometimes as often as 3 times a day, this has been happening since 1999.”
NHTSA complaint #785742, filed 2001-10“While driving 55 MPH a fire started underneath the hood. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10076120, filed 2004-06“Driving vehicle about 35mph when everything, clock/radio/locks/windows/ air conditioning & instrument panel stopped working. Have taken vehicle to dealer twice, but could not find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #815210, filed 1997-08Electrical 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 1992 Lincoln Continental
44 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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