There are times when I am using my cruise control and step on the brake to disengage it that the car actually speeds up. I have to step on the brake several times to get it to disengage. It is quite scary.
1992 Lincoln Continental acceleration problems
10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln Continental acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
- Risk
- Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
Recall number 97V025000 · Recall details
What 1992 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling 50mph on highway vehicle started to acellerate. Also, left front calipers locked up. Dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle accelerates out of control, driver threw it out of gear into neutral or park, it again went back to idle on its own.
While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged and going up a hill, the vehicle lost power and speed, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When pressing the brake to release cruise control mode, the cruise control would not release, causing consumer to shut system down manually. After having recall#97v025000 done on speed control.
Received recall notice (#97v025000). Called dealer who took name & phone no. For appointment. Dealer didn't call back; called back after few days & informed did not have kits & it was not their fault that they didn't, was manufacturer.
Recall repair not perfomed on speed control because repair not necessary in california.
Consumer was applying force to the brake pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.
While car was in reverse with foot on brake car accelerated back for no reason. Shift to drive had to put in neutal to slow vehicle down. Please describe. Tt
Vehicle does not decelerate after extended driving, also accelerates without assistance.
Questions about the 1992 Lincoln Continental acceleration
Does the 1992 Lincoln Continental have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the acceleration of the 1992 Lincoln Continental, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Lincoln Continental acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Lincoln Continental acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have the most acceleration problems?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1990 (14 complaints), 1998 (13 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
Other 1992 Lincoln Continental problems
Engine 44Suspension 20Brakes 16Body 11Electrical 10Transmission 8Airbags 7Lights 6Steering 5Fuel system 4Visibility 3Locks 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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