2000 Lincoln Continental Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,357miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,357 miles. 1 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.
“Completed a turn using the signal light(unknown if related) and smoke emitted from the steering column. A odor of burning wiring insulation was detected at the same time. Dealer was unable to duplicate and no corrective action was taken.”
NHTSA complaint #10146079, filed 2005-12, 59,500 miles“When the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal became hard, and consequently the consumer hit another vehicle. The vehicle pulled to the left which happened when the brakes were applied, the engine had run rough, the driver window has become inoperative, the windshield wipers left too many streaks, the left rear window had become inoperative, the rear brakes would grind when applied at 50 MPH, the steering felt loose at 30 MPH and the consumer had to constantly adjust, the brakes would not work at times(2 accidents occurred as a result), and the air bag did not deploy upon impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10017543, filed 2003-04, 1,214 miles“While starting vehicle dashboard indication lights/ air conditioner/ radio, and power windows worked intermittently due to an electrical short. After turning vehicle off and restarting, all function returned to normal. Dealer has been contacted. There was no lights at dashboard and no auto lamp. The power window and A/C failed. Am radio was inoperative. The power steering was very hard to turn.”
NHTSA complaint #890866, filed 2001-06“Consumer took vehicle in for repair of the steering wheel and the rear view mirror, after repair the rear view mirror was not operation properly again.”
NHTSA complaint #560752, filed 2001-04Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 20 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 13% |
| 1988 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Continental
16 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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