1998 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%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 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 72 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to remedy problem, then on 26-sep-2001, engine was leaking oil from the right valve cover gasket which had to be replaced, also the water pump was leaking, the door ajar light on dashboard illuminated and would not go out leaving doors in the open position.”
NHTSA complaint #8003184, filed 2002-01“Driver heard a loud pop and the steering wheel pulled violently to the left, and could not be controlled. Body absorbers where the frame supporting the engine, transmission, front suspension, and steering had broken loose from the body of the vehicle. The washer holding the body absorbers failed apparently due to corrosion and fatigue.”
NHTSA complaint #537758, filed 1998-07“Soon after purchasing vehicle it began to leak from behind the dashboard. Then, sun roof, and side windows leaked. Dealership has replaced all the seals, but it still leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #8006264, filed 2002-03“The right rear door of the Lincoln's chassis is entrenched with a split. This allows rain to leak in or air to blow through. Will be taken vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #823076, filed 1998-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
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 complaintsAir bags
4 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 Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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