1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Vehicle Speed Control Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
9 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
#749107
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THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN SIX MONTHS. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED. SOMETHING IS STILL DRAINING ALL OF THE POWER AWAY. THE FRONT-SEAT THREE-POINT SEAT BELTS GO SLACK WHILE DRIVING AND DO NOT RETRACT AFTER USE. FORD SAYS IT IS NOT A PROBLEM. THE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN THE BACK END GOES WAY DOWN THEN BACK UP. THE FRONT OFTEN HAS ONE SIDE TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN WHILE THE OTHER SIDE GOES ALL THE WAY UP. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED. STILL, IT CANNOT KEEP THE CAR ANYWHERE NEAR CONFORTABLE. THE WINDSHIELD GETS AN OILY FILM ON THE INSIDE THAT WON'T GO AWAY. FINALLY, THE SPEED CONTROL SOMETIMES STARTS ACCELERATING FOR NO REASON AND/OR WILL NOT DEACTIVATE...
#885441
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WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#548989
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WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN. NLM
#834738
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WHILE PULLING OFF VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#700794
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I DID BUY THIS CAR AS IS, BUT ONLY TEST DROVE FIVE MILES. MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALER AND TRIED THE CRUSIE CONTROL AND WHEN IT IS TURNED ON IT KEEPS GOING UP IN SPEED AND IS HARD TO SHUT OFF THIS IS VERY DANGERIOUS, ALSO THE STEERING TRYS TO LOCK WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. I PURCHASED THE CAR 11/12/98 AN CALLED THE DEALER 11/14/98 TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT AND THE MANAGER SAID THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT, THEY HAD THE CAR FOUR DAYS AND I GOT IT BACK 11/20/98 AND IT WASN'T FIXED. WHEN I CALLED THEY SAID IT WOULD COST TO MUCH TO FIX AND THAT THEY UNHOOKED IT BUT IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE STEERING TO THEM BUT NOW I FEEL THEY SOULD TAKE CARE OF BOTH PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY ARE SAFTEY RELATED...
#503131
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ENGINE SURGES ON INCLINES. *SD
#484620
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
#484926
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR REPLACED.
#967123
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WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKE TO KEEP FROM RUNNING INTO PERSON IN FRONT. TT
Other 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Problem Areas
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
32 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
5 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint