MYRModel Year Report

1987 Lincoln Continental

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1987 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:43.760Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints

1987: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198889
1989161
1990160
1991206
1992126
1993122
1994191
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201775
201820
201932
20207

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was parked, compartment fire under the dash, electrical short.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

Suspension

3 of 9 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system and front.

Power train

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Service brakes

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

    Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1988-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-17 ABS failure
  3. I
    1992-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-11-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
  4. I
    1993-04-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-04 Air suspension failure
  5. I
    1993-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-16 Broken tie rods
  6. I
    1994-02-16Engineering analysisClosed 1995-02-27 Broken tie rods
  7. I
    1995-08-08Defect petitionClosed 1995-08-30 Alleged defective tie rods

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V139000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Lincoln Continental reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Lincoln Continental?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Lincoln Continental have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.