1988 Lincoln Continental

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

9 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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   1988-04-19Seat belts88V027000 Driver and right front passenger inboard seat belts may be improperly anchored due to loose nuts that could back off.

   Remedy: Inboard seat belt anchorages will be corrected to prevent loosening.

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   1988-04-19Suspension88V030000 Two torsion springs attached to rear suspension control arms may fracture and rub against a rear tire.

   Remedy: Install torsion spring seats to restrict the springs from contacting the tire if they should fracture.

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   1988-07-22Power train88V101000 Transmission shift cables may not meet fords pull out load specifications for the swivel tube portion of the cable, which could allow the swivel tube to separate from the shift cable assembly.

   Remedy: Replace shift cable.

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   1988-07-22Electrical system88V118000 Electrical circuit that controls current to brake pump motor relay, heater and air conditioning blower motor, turn signals, and a electronic message center may overheat due to inability of ignition…

   Remedy: Replace ignition switch and modify switch wiring.

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   1988-07-22Electrical system88V114000 Nylon shielded wiring harness, located in the engine compartment, is susceptible to heat damage and melting of the nylon material in 100 degree plus weather.

   Remedy: Wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.

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   1988-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-17 ABS failure
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   1988-12-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-12 Air suspension failure
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   1989-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-15 Ps pump pulley breaks
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   1990-09-28Engineering analysisClosed 1991-09-12 Brake disc hub separations
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    1991-09-26Service brakes, hydraulic91V134000 Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.

    Remedy: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

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    1992-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-25 Engine mount failure
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    1992-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-11-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1992-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-06-30 Sub-frm/unibody absor.fail
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    1993-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-16 Broken tie rods
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    1993-07-22Structure93V106000 Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and Lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (Except 1989 - 1991 2.5L taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). The…

    Remedy: Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98V-323.

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    1994-02-16Engineering analysisClosed 1995-02-27 Broken tie rods
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    1995-08-08Defect petitionClosed 1995-08-30 Alleged defective tie rods
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    1997-08-29Recall queryClosed 1999-02-16 Rear lower subframe assembly
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    1999-01-18Structure98V323000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, district of columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline89V057000 Process used for connecting the gas lines was substandard.

    Remedy: Install standard gas line compression fittings.

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Is the 1988 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Lincoln Continental is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Lincoln Continental?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Lincoln Continental have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.