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#BS-1985-LINCON-26D8

1985 Lincoln Continental

Based on reports from 18 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 18 complaints, 0 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignition:switchHIGH

4 owners reported electrical system:ignition:switch issues.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:switch (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition:switch4 (22%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (11%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (11%)

Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System2 (11%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (6%)

Seat Belts:front:webbing1 (6%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (6%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic1 (6%)

1985 Lincoln Continental: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1985 Lincoln Continental, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System Issues

Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1985 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:springs:air suspension system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

85V040000Mar 1985

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.

86V109000Aug 1986

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CONTACTS IN BRAKE SYSTEM RELAY COULD REMAIN CLOSED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PUMP MOTOR TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND EVENTUALLY FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BRAKE SUPPLY MOTOR FAIL, THE POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES WILL BE LOST, AND AFTER ABOUT 10 TO 15 NORMAL BRAKE STOPS, LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION WILL RESULT, CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. HOWEVER, THE INSTRUMENT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND IF WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Lincoln Continental is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

1985 Lincoln Continental vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1985 Lincoln Continental: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1985 Lincoln Continental?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1985 Lincoln Continental is related to the electrical system:ignition:switch, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1985 Lincoln Continental reliable?

The 1985 Lincoln Continental has 18 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1985 Lincoln Continental problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1985 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

Yes, the 1985 Lincoln Continental has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Lincoln Continental problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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