Lincoln Continental

19842002 · 23 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
19
Best
24

The Lincoln Continental has been tested by the EPA across 23 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2002. Over this period, the Continental has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2002
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
2001
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
2000
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1999
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1998
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
1997
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1996
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1995
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1991
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1990
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1989
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1987
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,700202622MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500142217MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,500202823MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1984
2.4L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,400212924MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG

Historical Efficiency

2002
18
2001
18
2000
18
1999
18
1998
18
1997
18
1996
18
1995
18
1994
19
1993
18
1992
18
1991
18
1990
19
1989
18
1988
18
1987
19
1986
19
1985
22
1984
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Continental) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Lincoln Continental. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2000
2
1999
2
1998
1
1997
1
1996
1
1995
2
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1
1991
1
1990
1
1989
3
1988
9
1986
4
1985
2
1984
2
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