CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Lincoln Continental has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 19 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (44 reports).
1989 Lincoln Continental recalls
Most common 1989 Lincoln Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 158 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 44 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Steering | 22 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Equipment | 7 |
What owners report
THE SUBFRAME ON OUR 1989 CONTINENTAL RUSTED THROUGH WHICH ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO FALL ONTO THE STEERING GEAR AND PREVENTS STEERING. *TR
THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN. I AM LOSING COOLENT AND THICK WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT AT THE TAILPIPE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC YET BUT I AM CONVICED FROM THE COLOR OF THE SMOKE AND SMELL OF THE SMOKE.
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT KEEPS RELEASING ON ITSW OWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
ALL FOUR AIR SPRING SUSPENSION LEAKED IN DIFFERENT TIMES THAT CAUSE FRONT PART OR REAR PART OF THE VEHICLE LOWER TO GROUND WHICH CAN NOT DRIVE. THE REAR AIR STRUTS PARTS EACH COST MORE THAN FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND THE FRONT ONES COST MORE THAN $350 EACH FROM LINCOLN DEALER. THE REASON OF LEAK IS THAT SOME SAND WILL GET BETWEEN AIR THE SPRING RUBBER SURFACE AND STRUT BODY WHICH CAUSE AIR BAG SPRING RUBBER TO GRIND AND CUT. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT ONE OF A FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSOR LINK LOOSEN CAUSED ONE FRONT AIR SUSPENSION BAG BLOWED UP. IF THIS HAPPENED AT REAR WILL CAUSE BOTH REAR AIR SUSPENSION SPRING BLOW UP SINCE ONLY ONE HEIGHT SENSOR AT REAR FOR BOTH AIR SPRINGS. *JB
THE TREAD ON TIRE HAD SHIFTED AND THERE WAS METAL SHOWING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED ANOTHER TIRE PREVIOUSLY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
1989 Lincoln Continental questions
Does the 1989 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1989 Lincoln Continental: Structure:Frame And Members; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Lincoln Continental?
Based on 158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (44), Electrical System (33), Engine And Engine Cooling (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Lincoln Continental has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.