1989 Lincoln Continental vs 1989 Lincoln Town Car
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Lincoln Continental | 1989 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 29 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 38 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Continental | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 42 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 2 |
| Steering | 20 | 5 |
| Suspension | 21 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 12 |
| Power Train | 13 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 6 |
1989 Lincoln Continental
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.