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#BS-1999-LINCON-26D81999 Lincoln Continental
Based on reports from 46 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 46 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
leaking steering rack
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
broken front spring
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
transmission failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported suspension:front:springs:coil springs issues — failures commonly reported around 93K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (7 reports) • Median: 93K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (6 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1999 Lincoln Continental: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs Issues
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lincoln Continental, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 93K-mile mark.
Air Bags:frontal Issues
Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lincoln Continental, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Air Bags:side/window Issues
Air Bags:side/window complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lincoln Continental, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:side/window-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Lincoln Continental, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Lincoln Continental. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS NEAR THE SENSORS, SUCH AS THOSE OCCURRING FROM PIECES OF GRAVEL OR DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEED OR BEING ACCELERATED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
1999 Lincoln Continental vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
46
Class avg
249
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large 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. 46 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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