1990 Lincoln Continental body problems

14 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frame and members
9
Body: door
3
Body: trunk lid
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lincoln Continental body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: frame and membersReported December 16, 1998 · 2,697,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Risk: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

Recall number 98V323000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Sub-frm/unibody absor.failOpened November 30, 1992, closed June 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

EA92040

What 1990 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Body · MO

This vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall 98/v/323/000 for subframe corrosion. However, since vehicle was purchased in arkansas it was not included in recall.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Body · WI

Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: while being serviced for an oil change noticed subframe failure; dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak the vehicle's body and under carriage were free of rust, but the exhaust system had rust.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Body · NJ

Tired pressure is a mess. The vehicle goes up and down whenever it feels like it.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Body · CT

Rear subframe mounts failed prior to recall notice. Campaign# 98s36

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Body, Brakes · IL

Starter failed/replaced.

Filed Mar 11, 1999 · Body · PR

Had received recall notice 98v323000/manufacturer's recall 98s36 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed they could not repair vehicle until spring. Dealer did not set up an appointment because he was overloaded with other vehicles. Owner upset.

Filed Aug 24, 1998 · Body · MA

Vehicle was included in recall 93v106002,involving corrosion of the body mounts. However, the provided remedy did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Body · IL

Rear sub-frame lower mount plates, right/left rusted away after recall (93v‑106.002).

Filed Feb 4, 1998 · Body · MI

Rear subframe mounts rusted and corroded, causing poor steering ability.

Filed Sep 15, 1997 · Body · MA

Received notice (#93v106002). Called dealer & took vehicle in on date given. After arriving and waiting, was informed did not have parts, and did not know when they will be available.

Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Continental body

Does the 1990 Lincoln Continental have body problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Lincoln Continental body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Continental body?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V323000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Lincoln Continental have the most body problems?

The Lincoln Continental model years with the most body complaints are 1991 (23 complaints), 2017 (20 complaints) and 1994 (15 complaints).