1999 Lincoln CONTINENTAL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 39 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 23.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Air Bags:Side/Window: 3; Suspension: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 6; 2002: 8; 2003: 2; 2004: 4; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10073520 · 2004-05-12 (May 12, 2004)
INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE LOUNGES FORWARD. WHEN THIS OCCURS CONSUMER'S FOOT IS DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE JUMPING A CURB AND SMASHING INTO A STOP SIGN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES, BUT THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094106 · 2004-09-22 (September 22, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109031 · 2005-01-27 (January 27, 2005)
WHEN SHIFTING TO PARK/DRIVE THE MOTOR MOUNT MOVES 3-4 INCHES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109031 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044585 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. *AK VEHICLE WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING AND CONSUMER HAD TO FLOOR IT TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. ONCE OUT, SHE HAD TO RESTART IT APPROX. FIVE TIMES TO GET TO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. ALL THE VEHICLE POWER WENT OUT. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10251668 · 2008-12-13 (December 13, 2008)
I SAW FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF MY GARAGE WENT TO MY REPAIR SHOP HE STATED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT WAS LEAKING NOT FROM ONE OF THE SEALS BUT FROM A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE UNIT . HE SAID THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT . I SAW THE FLUID COMING RIGHT OUT OF THE METAL CASING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 77,091 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251668 at NHTSA ↗