1988 Lincoln Continental engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1988 Lincoln Continental — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ongoing problem with engine stalling while in reverse or intermittently while driving at multiple speed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
filed Jun 28, 2002
“Engine check light kept coming on. Took back to be used. Dealer replaced alternator. Problem still exists, later. Took vehicle back & was informed that engine head gaskets had blown. *ak”
filed May 10, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Continental | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Continental | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 Continental | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 Continental | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 Continental | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 Continental | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 Continental | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 Continental | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 Continental | 73 | 60% |
| 1992 Continental | 44 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.