While driving under 40 MPH accelerator will go down to floor, and engine will increase. Brakes will not work. Consumer has to turn off tignition switch. After a while will start, and work as normal.
1990 Lincoln Continental acceleration problems
14 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal5
- Linkages2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln Continental acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration, the vehicle was once in reverse and twice it accelerated from 55 MPH to 90 MPH, the dealer is unable to remedy the problem.
When driving gas pedal would stick intermittently. Contacted dealer, and he indicated that it was not a warranty problem, but rather the floor mat was causing the problem. The problem went away for a few years. They replaced throttle bearings. *ak
The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle several times.
Gas pedal stuck while driving and when pressed down for full power. When the key is turned off it will unstick. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem, but cannot remedy. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When starting vehicle engine will rev up to full throttle or suddenly accelerate causing a potential safety hazard.
When driving at 50 MPH the vehicle accelerated by itself which left consumer's brakes real hard. Brakes wouldn't go in, and vehicle was running by itself.
While driving took foot off the accelerator foot and the vehicle began to accelerate and speed out of control.
Owner has power train problems. Vehicle will sometimes takes off like a rocket and that dealer stated that there is a faulty cylinder in the power train housing that causes this problem. O wner is very concerned for his safety.
Accelerator pedal sticks, causing vehicle to accelerate/accident.
Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Continental acceleration
Does the 1990 Lincoln Continental have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the acceleration of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Lincoln Continental acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Continental acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have the most acceleration problems?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1990 (14 complaints), 1998 (13 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
Other 1990 Lincoln Continental problems
Engine 40Suspension 28Seat belts 25Steering 20Electrical 18Body 14Transmission 12Airbags 10Visibility 9Brakes 8Fuel system 5Lights 2Locks 1Tires 1
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