1989 Lincoln Continental electrical system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition switch failed to operate correctly, often loosing control center information and sometimes preventing the car from operating. Car was taken to repair station where the ignition switch and harness were replaced. The two components (burned and fused) are available for analysis.”
filed Aug 23, 2002
“I had spent all my money on this vehicle. My mechanic told me it's irreperable and liability insurance will not cover. Now I have no money and no car for my 4-year old and I to run errands in.no safety defect listed. *ak”
filed Jul 31, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 Continental | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Continental | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 Continental | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 Continental | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Continental | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Continental | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 Continental | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 Continental | 10 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.