1989 Lincoln Continental engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Lincoln Continental — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The head gasket is blown. I am losing coolent and thick white smoke is coming out at the tailpipe. I have not taken it to the mechanic yet but I am conviced from the color of the smoke and smell of the smoke.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Consumer states that there was a fire in the vehicle which started in the engine compartment while the consumer was driving. Contacted dealer. Mr fuel rail exploded 3 inch hole. Instant fire in back of engine.”
filed Oct 9, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
99816 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 3, 1999
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 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.