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1990 Lincoln Continental: ball joint or control arm failure

9 of the 158 complaints about the 1990 Lincoln Continental describe ball joint or control arm failure.

owner complaints
9
of this car's complaints
6%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Ball joint or control arm failure by model year

  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    3
  • 1995
    3
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    2
  • 1991
    2
  • 1990
    9

What owners say

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 Apr 24, 1998 · Steering, Suspension · KS

Inner and end tie rods failed causing squeaking in the front end.

Filed Dec 19, 1997 · Steering · PA

Steering inner tie rod problems.

Filed Feb 25, 1997 · Steering · MI

Steering failure, the tie rod assembly failed, right hand inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering while driving.

Filed Nov 12, 1996 · Steering · IL

Going home from work and preparing to enter the expressway, made a turn and the inner tie rod broke, had to have vehicle towed.

Filed May 7, 1996 · Steering · GA

Front tie rod broke while driving. Explain in more detail.

Filed May 17, 1995 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator. Tt

Filed Jan 23, 1995 · Steering · UT

Tie rod broke, causing loss of steering control/rod moving back and forth severed gas line.

Filed Jan 18, 1995 · Steering · OH

Tie rods broke, causing loss of control.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Continental ball joint

Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1990 Lincoln Continental?

9 of 158 owner complaints about the 1990 Lincoln Continental (6%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Lincoln Continental?

There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1990 Lincoln Continental

Seat belt 15Fire or smoke 8Airbag light 5Overheating 5

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