Model year guide

1988 Lincoln continental

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Lincoln continental is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Lincoln continental at a glance

Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Lincoln continental MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Lincoln continental costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Lincoln continental trims & engines on record

Trims
Signature
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl 140 hp

1988 Lincoln continental vehicles on record

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1988 Lincoln continental — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Lincoln continental get?

The 1988 Lincoln continental has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.