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1991 Lincoln Continental electrical problems

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

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
9%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    4
  • Ignition: switch
    4
  • Wiring: front underhood
    3
  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    3
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    3
  • Wiring
    2
  • Ignition: module
    2
  • Starter assembly
    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

1990199520002020

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Lincoln Continental electrical

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

Fire or smoke 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Lincoln Continental owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · KY

Consumer believes that the rear of the vehicle sags when parked. Nlm

Filed Aug 22, 1999 · Electrical, Visibility · OH

1) d.c.l. Light comes on intermittently causing all dashboard systems to turn off. 2) windshield wippers rheostat often shorts out causing wippers not to turn-on when needed. 3) passenger mirror only goes down &in, not up or out.

Filed Jun 13, 1998 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Consumers wife was pulling out of a driveway when she noticed flames shooting from underneath the dash (center area). Dealer & mfr. Were notified and unwilling to accept responsibility.

Filed Jun 12, 1997 · Acceleration, Body · NY

Door will not open from outside due to faulty handle assembly.

Filed Dec 23, 1996 · Airbags, Body · OK

Oil leaks.

Filed Nov 27, 1996 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Alternator fire.

Filed Sep 17, 1996 · Electrical · TX · fire

Ignition switch overheated resulting in fire.

Filed Aug 6, 1996 · Electrical · OK · fire

Turned off ignition, minutes later started smoking from unerhood by ignition area, followed by flames, destroyed/melted entire electrical system, including airbag.

Filed Jul 10, 1996 · Electrical · OH · fire

While parked, vehicle caught fire underhood, by time fire dept. Arrived, all wires/everything underhood burned/melted, started in area of ignition switch.

Filed Jul 8, 1996 · Electrical · NY · fire · 1 injury

Dashboard caught fire, causing vehicle to explode.

Questions about the 1991 Lincoln Continental electrical

Does the 1991 Lincoln Continental have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Lincoln Continental, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Lincoln Continental electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 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).

Other 1991 Lincoln Continental problems

Engine 55Suspension 44Transmission 42Brakes 35Body 23Steering 20Visibility 14Airbags 11Acceleration 9Seat belts 8Fuel system 6Wheels 3Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2Tires 2

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