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1989 Lincoln Continental recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Lincoln Continental. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1989 Lincoln Continental recalls, newest first

December 16, 1998NHTSA 98V3230002,697,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence
If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 1997NHTSA 97V17400063,400 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
Consequence
These conditions could reduce seat belt usage increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front outboard seat belt buckle assemblies.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1991NHTSA 91V134000325,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Summary
Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
Consequence
Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. Reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
Remedy
Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 27, 1989NHTSA 89V048000750 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
The left side, rear seat belt retractor assembly may be improperly secured and could pull free of its mounting location.
Consequence
Occupant, though still restrained by the lap portion ofthe belt, would not have upper body protection.
Remedy
Reinstall the retractor attachment bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 158 complaints about the 1989 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
19
Injuries reported
11
Deaths reported
1

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly32
  2. Service brakes29
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine17
  4. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
  5. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch10

Other Lincoln Continental years

Other 1989 Lincoln models

Questions

Does the 1989 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Lincoln Continental recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Lincoln Continental?
158 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.