1989 Lincoln Continental engine problems
The 1989 Lincoln Continental has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKES, BUT BRAKES FAILED STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER DRIVING 4 MILES. GAS PEDAL STUCK AT LEAST FOUR TIMES *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1989 Lincoln Continental have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1989 Lincoln Continental engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.