1990 Lincoln Continental steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1990 Lincoln Continental — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering failure, the tie rod assembly failed, right hand inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering while driving. *ak”
filed Feb 25, 1997
“Power steering pump leaks and makes a high pitch sound when driving. Took vehicle in for repair and dealer said needed to replace pump and three hoses that connect to the pump steering mechanism. *ak”
filed Feb 20, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Continental | 12 | 13% |
| 1996 Continental | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 Continental | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 Continental | 12 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.