1998 Lincoln Continental - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Lincoln Continental

87 problems have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Continental. The following chart shows the 19 most common problems for 1998 Lincoln Continental. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 16 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (13 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Lincoln Continental

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Vehicle Speed Control	13
Visibility	7
Power Train	7
Electrical System	7
Structure	5
Seat Belt	5
Air Bag	4
Tire	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Steering	3
Equipment	3
Suspension	3
Service Brakes	2
Seats	2
Interior Lighting	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Wheel	1
Other Fuel System	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Lincoln Continental in 1998.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	1
2013	0
2012	0
2011	3
2010	4
2009	3
2008	4
2007	0
2006	1
2005	5
2004	2
2003	7
2002	2
2001	6
2000	8
1999	12
1998	12

📊 Compare the 1998 Lincoln Continental with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln Continental, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Lincoln Continental with the Lincoln Continental from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Continental is 87 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Lincoln Continental is 49.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 Lincoln Continental with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2020 Continental	4
2019 Continental	3
2018 Continental	9
2017 Continental	35
2002 Continental	42
2001 Continental	38
2000 Continental	105
1999 Continental	46
1998 Continental	87
1997 Continental	109
1996 Continental	69

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