MYRModel Year Report

1992 Lincoln Continental

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:49:38.415Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Continental Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1992 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: 19 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2020
1992: 126 complaints
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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
201819
201932
20207

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38%

38% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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WORN MOUNT ALLOWS ENGINE TO SHIFT AND BIND STEERING SO YOU CAN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air suspension system and rear.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150609

Also filed under STEERING

REAR AIR SHOCKS WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO HEAVILY VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020829

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040611

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 126
I 19921130 — EA (closed 19930630)

SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL

I 19930302 — PE (closed 19930730)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

I 19930615 — PE (closed 19940216)

BROKEN TIE RODS

I 19930730 — EA (closed 19940831)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

I 19940216 — EA (closed 19950227)

BROKEN TIE RODS

I 19950808 — DP (closed 19950830)

ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS

I 19960502 — PE (closed 19960930)

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

I 19960930 — EA (closed 19970415)

ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES

R 19970331 — engine and engine cooling

THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.

Campaign 97V019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970423 — vehicle speed control

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.

Campaign 97V025000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990118 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

Campaign 98V323000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V019000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V025000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V323000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1991 ■ 1994 ■ 1989

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Lincoln Continental is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Lincoln Continental?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Lincoln Continental have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.