1998 Lincoln Continental Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 72 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving air bag light will flash. Then, will come on and stay for long time.consumer had learned that vehicle had been fixed for same defect four times before.”
NHTSA complaint #882900, filed 2001-03“While at a stop sign consumer's vehicle was rear ended and it ran into another vehicle head-on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #896714, filed 2001-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 25% |
| 1999 | 9 | 21% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 11 | 5% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Continental
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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