1990 Lincoln Continental Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1990 Lincoln Continental, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel (standard), Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unibody
Production Years for Series : 1988 - 1994
Price : $29,260-$31,180
Weight : 3615 lbs | 1639.736 kg
V 6 90-degree
Displacement : 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Multi-port Fuel Injection
Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive

Total Lincoln Production for 1990 : 266,654
Total 1990 Continental production : 64,257
1990 Lincoln Continental
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA Campaign ID91V134000
SummaryFRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
ConsequenceSEVERELY 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.
RemedyREPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
NotesSYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD OR REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, AND WI.

Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19871104
NHTSA Campaign ID98V323000
SummaryVEHICLE 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 ***** 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.
ConsequenceIF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
RemedyDEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
NotesNOTE:THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V-106.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19880701
NHTSA Campaign ID97I003000
SummaryTHIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE, FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS.
ConsequenceIN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
RemedyDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FOR 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE.
NotesNOTE:FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19890301
NHTSA Campaign ID97V174000
SummaryVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEATING POSITION SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH.
ConsequenceTHESE CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE SEAT BELT USAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
RemedyDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19890801
NHTSA Campaign ID90E043001
SummaryTHREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
ConsequenceINFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
RemedyREPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
NotesNOTE:THIS CAMPAIGN WAS INITIATED BY TRW, INC., MANUFACTURER OF THE AIR BAG MODULE SYSTEM:AIR BAG MODULES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG MODULES.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1990 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $16,000
Avg. Household Income : $28,970
Avg. Home : $123,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.12
Total Car Production : 9,782,997

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1990 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental has a wheelbase size of 109.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1990 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental has a length of 205.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1990 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental has a width of 72.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1990 Lincoln Continental cost when new?A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental cost approximately $29,260 to $31,180 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1990 Lincoln Continental? A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental was offered as a Sedan, Signature Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1990? A: Lincoln produced 266,654 automobiles in 1990.

Q: How many 1990 Continentals were produced? A: Lincoln produced 64,257 examples of the Continental in 1990.

Q: What engine did the 1990 Lincoln Continental have? A: The engine powering the 1990 Lincoln Continental was a V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1990 Lincoln Continental have? A: The 1990 Lincoln Continental had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.

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