From 1980 to 1985, the Lincoln Continental has a steering wheel size of 15 1/2" x 3" (diameter x grip circumference) (Class A).
From 1986 to 1995, the size was adjusted to 15" x 3 1/2" (Class AX).
From 1996 to 2002, the size changed to 15" x 3 3/4" (Class AXX).
In 2017, the size was updated to 14 1/2" x 4 1/4", which continued unchanged through 2020.
Refer to the table below for detailed data.
| Year | Steering Wheel Size (Diameter X Grip Circumference) | Size Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 1/2" X 4 1/4" | |
| 2019 | 14 1/2" X 4 1/4" | |
| 2018 | 14 1/2" X 4 1/4" | |
| 2017 | 14 1/2" X 4 1/4" | |
| 2002 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 2001 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 2000 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 1999 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 1998 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 1997 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 1996 | 15" X 3 3/4" | AXX |
| 1995 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1994 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1993 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1992 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1991 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1990 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1989 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1988 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1987 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1986 | 15" X 3 1/2" | AX |
| 1985 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
| 1984 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
| 1983 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
| 1982 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
| 1981 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
| 1980 | 15 1/2" X 3" | A |
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The cover must fit the steering wheel correctly or it becomes a safety risk.
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SteeringWheelSize.com is a website designed to find the steering wheel size of a particular vehicle.
Steering wheel sizes can sometimes be found in the vehicle's owner's manual.
The steering wheel diameter can be found with a measuring tape.
The steering wheels grip circumference can be found with a flexible sewing tape.
Test the steering wheel cover fitment before driving. Steering wheel cover slippage can lead to catastrophic consequences.