1990 Lincoln Continental electrical problems

18 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring: front underhood
6
Alternator/generator/regulator
6
Ignition
2
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Starter assembly
1
Ignition: module
1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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175k-200k

200k+

Lincoln Continental electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Lincoln Continental electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1990 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Electrical · MD

I also have a stalling problem that a dealer said he can not find.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Electrical · MN

Alternater went out 6 times, and consumer can hear chimes. Then, lights come on the dash board, and everything goes dead. Consumer has always heard a chiming noise, indicating that alternater had charging problems.

Filed Oct 15, 1999 · Electrical · MD · fire

While driving at 35 MPH without prior warning,and upon pulling into a dealer's parking lot, consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Popped open the hood, and there was a fire. Dealer put out the fire.

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · CA · 1 injury

Passenger side seat belt failed prior to recall notice causing passenger to hit head on windhield when involved in an accident. Nlm

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Electrical · HI

Drove up to drop something off and when I came back to the car it wouldn't start. This is the third alternator.

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Body, Brakes · IL

Starter failed/replaced.

Filed Feb 16, 1999 · Electrical · MN · fire

While driving at 25 MPH consumer saw smoke coming from dashboard and everything melted in the vehicle, including radio/fan/windows. Also, the headlamps are black, and the computer burned out.

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Anti lock brakes sensing rings (front) come off hubs due to design flaw, resulting in damage to brakes and tie rods and causing vibration.

Filed Oct 26, 1998 · Electrical · MD · fire

Consumer was driving at 25 MPH when saw some smoke coming from under the hood, and the consumer pulled over to the side and open the hood and the smoke was coming out. The consumer closed the hood and called the fire department.

Filed May 21, 1998 · Electrical · CA · fire

Consumer was driving vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, parked vehicle, and and was called by a neighbor approximately 8 minutes later, informing him that the vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was not totalled, but fire had damaged underhood wires and other areas.

Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Continental electrical

Does the 1990 Lincoln Continental have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the electrical of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Lincoln Continental electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Continental electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Lincoln Continental model years with the most electrical complaints are 1991 (19 complaints), 1990 (18 complaints) and 1994 (15 complaints).