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#BS-1987-LINCON-26D8

1987 Lincoln Continental

Based on reports from 14 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
22
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

2 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:wiring:interior/under DashMED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (14%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash2 (14%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (14%)
Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System2 (14%)
Speed Control1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (7%)
Suspension:front1 (7%)

1987 Lincoln Continental: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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.

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.

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. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-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.

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 (1 recall)

87V139000Oct 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

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.

1987 Lincoln Continental vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

33

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.

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1987 Lincoln Continental: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Lincoln Continental?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Lincoln Continental is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Lincoln Continental reliable?
The 1987 Lincoln Continental has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Lincoln Continental has 1 recall 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?
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