1992 Lincoln Continental Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Lincoln Continental, 8% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“There are times when I am using my cruise control and step on the brake to disengage it that the car actually speeds up. I have to step on the brake several times to get it to disengage. It is quite scary.”
NHTSA complaint #10275688, filed 2009-07, 140,000 miles“Received recall notice (#97v025000). Called dealer who took name & phone no. For appointment. Dealer didn't call back; called back after few days & informed did not have kits & it was not their fault that they didn't, was manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #814254, filed 1997-07“When pressing the brake to release cruise control mode, the cruise control would not release, causing consumer to shut system down manually. After having recall#97v025000 done on speed control.”
NHTSA complaint #816095, filed 1997-09“While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged and going up a hill, the vehicle lost power and speed, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #827121, filed 1998-08“While car was in reverse with foot on brake car accelerated back for no reason. Shift to drive had to put in neutal to slow vehicle down. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #979243, filed 1996-02Related recalls
- 97V025000Feb 26, 1997Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho…Covers: Lincoln Continental 1991–1994, Mercury Sable 1991–1995, Ford Taurus 1991–1995
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 18% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 13 | 18% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1992 Lincoln Continental
44 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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