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#BS-1987-LINCON-26D81987 Lincoln ContinentalProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 14 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported electrical system:ignition issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1987 Lincoln Continental: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical System:ignition Issues
Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Lincoln Continental, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 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.
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Recall History (1 recall)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BROKEN TIE RODS
STEERING
ABS FAILURE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL
STRUCTURE
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
SUSPENSION
+ 1 more in the full report
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.
1987 Lincoln Continental vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
14
Class avg
32
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
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. 14 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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