Positon of power steering lines is such that when they fail they can cause a fire to occur.
1990 Lincoln Continental steering problems
20 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly9
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections4
- Steering wheel/handle bar2
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2
- Hydraulic power assist system2
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Lincoln Continental steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
EA94008
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
PE93058
What 1990 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger side seat belt failed prior to recall notice causing passenger to hit head on windhield when involved in an accident. Nlm
Starter failed/replaced.
Anti lock brakes sensing rings (front) come off hubs due to design flaw, resulting in damage to brakes and tie rods and causing vibration.
Inner and end tie rods failed causing squeaking in the front end.
Steering inner tie rod problems.
While driving, high pressure power steering hose leaked, causing a fire, vehicle was totaled, sold to junk yard.
Steering failure, the tie rod assembly failed, right hand inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering while driving.
Power steering pump leaks and makes a high pitch sound when driving. Took vehicle in for repair and dealer said needed to replace pump and three hoses that connect to the pump steering mechanism.
Going home from work and preparing to enter the expressway, made a turn and the inner tie rod broke, had to have vehicle towed.
Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Continental steering
Does the 1990 Lincoln Continental have steering problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Lincoln Continental, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Lincoln Continental steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Continental steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have bad steering?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most steering complaints are 1990 (20 complaints), 1991 (20 complaints) and 1997 (12 complaints).
Other 1990 Lincoln Continental problems
Engine 40Suspension 28Seat belts 25Electrical 18Acceleration 14Body 14Transmission 12Airbags 10Visibility 9Brakes 8Fuel system 5Lights 2Locks 1Tires 1
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