1998 Lincoln Continental
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Lincoln Continental is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.
1998 Lincoln Continental at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Lincoln Continental recalls 2
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are inten…
Fix: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1998 Lincoln Continental common problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1998 Lincoln Continental MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 1998 Lincoln Continental worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Lincoln Continental costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
1998 Lincoln Continental trims & engines on record
1998 Lincoln Continental vehicles on record
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1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V6WY737200
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V3WY700332
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V1WY671851
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V5WY658214
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97VXWY740102
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V9WY704501
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V6WY669447
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V6WY663843
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V5WY605321
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V8WY647966
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V2WY737307
1998 Lincoln Continental Base1LNFM97V3WY680938
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1998 Lincoln Continental — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Lincoln Continental have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Lincoln Continental. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Continental?
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, seat belts, vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Lincoln Continental get?
The 1998 Lincoln Continental has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much is a 1998 Lincoln Continental worth?
Comparable 1998 Lincoln Continental listings run roughly $550–$3,750, typically around $1,770 (from 10 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.