1999 Lincoln Continental Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Lincoln Continental, 5% of the 42 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.
“My compliant is the hazard of halogen headlights that I consider to be a safety factor. I consider the extreme difference between standard headlights and the light intensity of the halogne lights to be distracting in on coming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #9002488, filed 2001-05“While driving with the headlights on, they give out little lighting and they shine out in a v shape. They give no peripheral vision on the side. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #835236, filed 1999-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 15 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lincoln Continental
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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