1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
2 recalls, 109 complaints - 158 TSBs
16E026000 Apr 1, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
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, Brake... Read more
Consequence
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
96V166000 Sep 5, 1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK.
Consequence
UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.
Complaint Statistics
109 total complaints
5 crashes 3 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| TIRES | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 20, 2019
Incident date: Jan 17, 2019
SHORTLY AFTER START, 200M, ENGINE STILL COLD , I SMELL SMOKE,,STOPTED IMMEDIATLY PASSING BRIDGE, SMOKE STILL, MORE INTENSIVE. I TALK TO DRIVERS AROUND TO CALL FIRE DEPARTEMENT. TOOK ONLY BLOUSE CLOSE TO ME AND LEAVE THE CAR. MOKE AND FIRST FIRE STARTED RIGHT FROM FEED SPACE. NO FIRE IN ENGINE AREA.... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Oct 6, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING 35MPH GOING DOWN MAIN ROAD IN AN OFFICE PARK. OTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY AND CAME THRU STOP SIGN. I HAD ALMOST ZERO TIME TO REACT. I SLAMMED ON BRAKES TRYING TO PREPARE FOR IMPACT. WE HIT. MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BUMPER HIT HIS PASSENGER SIDE FRONT. HIS AI... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Sep 11, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 40,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 11, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 40,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY, WHILE STILL IN PARK. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR SOLENOID AND THE NEUTRAL SAFETY ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 6, 2008
Incident date: Feb 21, 2008
MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND HAD TO BE JUNKED. *TR
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Apr 19, 2007
Incident date: Apr 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS HAVING FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,388. THE VEHIC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 19, 2007
Incident date: Apr 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS HAVING FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,388. THE VEHIC... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Mar 21, 2007
Incident date: Dec 9, 2006
TL*- THEE CONTACT HAS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH TRACTION CONTROL, AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HE HAS HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES THE REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ONE CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 21, 2007
Incident date: Dec 9, 2006
TL*- THEE CONTACT HAS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH TRACTION CONTROL, AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HE HAS HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES THE REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ONE CA... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 16, 2006
Incident date: Jul 11, 2006
1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE, THE OTHER THREE TIRES WERE ALMOST SEPARATING AT THE TREAD WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF NEW TIRES. *KB AT TIME OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER NOTICED A BOUNCE AND WOBBLE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Oct 5, 2003
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM: AUTOMATIC DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. DOME LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF AND DOORS WILL NOT LOCK EVEN WHEN MANUALLY LOCKED. DISPLAY SHOWS DOOR OPEN MESSAGE. WHEN THESE FEATURES DO WORK, THERE IS AN APPROX. 5 SECOND DELAY. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Jan 30, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED TO DIM AUTOMATICALLY. THE MIRROR IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT GLARE FROM THE OTHER VEHICLES' LIGHTS. THE MIRROR FAILED DUE TO UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FIRST TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE SECOND MIRROR FAILED BECAUSE THE LI... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 27, 2005
DT: THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, AND THEY CAN'T GET WINDOWS DOWN.. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A ROTOR CUP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY WEEK WITH THE WINDOWS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.*AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
THE INSIDE LIGHTS OF MY 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON FEB. 28, 1997, STARTED COMING ON WHILE WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR AND WOULDN'T GO OUT. IT ALSO OCCURRED WHEN WE TURNED OFF THE CAR. WE WOULD TURN OFF ONE INSIDE LIGHT AND ANOTHER WOULD COME ON AND WE HAD TO PLAY AROUND WITH IT TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 13, 2005
Incident date: Dec 14, 2004
COMPLAINT AGAINST MOTOR CRAFT REPLACEMENT PARTS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE RECEIVED DEFECTIVE PARTS FROM MOTOR CRAFT. I PRESENTLY HAVE A 97 LINCOLN CONT. AND RECENTLY HAD MY A/C CONDENSER REPLACED ALONG WITH A TUNE-UP. IN THE PROCESS, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. IT WAS A GENUINE MOTOR CRAF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 17, 2004
COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO FILL UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEVERELY FOGGED UP. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 29, 2004
Incident date: Nov 26, 2004
BRAKE LINES WERE SO CORRODED THAT THEY FAILED, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES. MY MECHANIC CONTACTED FORD TO GET REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINES AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT MANUFACTURED ANYMORE. MY MECHANIC HAD TO MANUFACTURE HIS OWN BRAKE LINES. CAUSE OF THE LINE FAILURE SEEMS TO BE PROXIMITY TO THE MUFFLE... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Sep 24, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2004
REARVIEW MIRROR WAS DARK AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE. MIRROR HAD AN AUTOMATIC DIMMER PROCESS IN WHICH THE MATERIAL FADED INTO THE MIRROR. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER DRIVE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL, AND WARRANTY EXPIRED. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 4, 2004
WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MADE A GROANING NOISE, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO PUMP. ALSO, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE DESIRED STOPPING POINT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Jan 31, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT AN INTERNAL BREAK OF METAL IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD OCCURRED. *NM *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Dec 13, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (PART # F702-7000-BRM). *AK *NM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jan 28, 2004
Incident date: Dec 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING A NOISE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD TO BE STARTED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE POWER ASSIST PUMP WOULD OPERATE. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS UNDER TSB 6092661. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAI... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2003
WHEN TURNING THERE'S A GROANING NOISE. LEFT OUTER TIE ROD SEIZED TO A LUBRICATION ISSUE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BOTH OUTER TIE RODS. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Dec 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 1999
1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL REAR VIEW MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE.*MR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING ON A SUNNY DAY THE SELF DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR EXPLODED AND SPATTERED A CORROSIVE LIQUID ONTO THE DASH, CENTER CONSOLE AND BOTH FRONT SEATS. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL DAMAGED COMPONENTS. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER T... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Oct 16, 2003
A PART IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR RUPTURED, CAUSING A SUBSTANCE TO LEAK . REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME FOGGY WITH IMMEDIATE FAILURE OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT SPECIFY ORIGIN OF PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Jul 13, 2003
Incident date: Jul 9, 2003
THE 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL'S REVIEW MIRROR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES NOW. IT IS JULY, 2003, AND THE $400.00 MIRROR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IT'S FOGGING UP, LOOKS LIKE CONDENSTATION BEHIND THE GLASS ON THE MIRROR. CANNOT SEE OUT OF THE MIRROR. THIRD TIME. THIS IS UNREASONABLE.*AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jun 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 20, 2003
REAR VIEW MIRROR IS PEELING AND BECOMES INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: Jun 3, 2003
MY 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL WAS DAMAGED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE REPAIRS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT HEADLAMPS. BOTH LINCOLN AND OUR DEALER HAVE INFORMED US THAT HEADLIGHTS FOR THE 1997 ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST A MONTH. HEADLIGHTS ARE AN ESSENTIAL SAFE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION THAT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AROUND 30,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 7, 2003
THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, THE DRIVER HAD JUST TOUCHED THE RESUME BUTTON WHEN THE MOTOR MADE A WILD REVVING AND RACING NOISE, AND WITH THAT, ALL THE GEARS WERE GONE. IT WAS AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER WHO COULDN'T SEE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST A... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Mar 31, 2001
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME CLOUDED, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FLUID IN THE MIRROR WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO BLOCK GLARE. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 20, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SELF-ACTIVATES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 26, 2003
BRAKE FAILURE. PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Feb 7, 2003
Incident date: Jan 26, 2003
BRAKE FAILURE. PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 12, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2002
4.6 LITRE V8 ENGINE OF MY 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL HAVING 58,600 MILES FAILED, AND HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED COSTING IN EXCESS OF $5,000. THIS ENGINE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO FACTORY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND I HAVE DOCUMENTATION EVIDENCING OIL AND FILTER CHANGES WERE PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. FORD... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
THE HEATER STAYS ON COLD SO WE CAN'T USE THE DEFROSTER AND IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. DT
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 2 MAP LIGHT LOCATED INSIDE OFF THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR, SHORTED OUT,CAUSING THE MIRROR TO CLOUD UP. DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE OUT OFF THE MIRROR. MR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Feb 20, 2001
ORIGINAL MIRROR WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER, WHEN THE REPLACEMENT MIRROR FAILED ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH LATER THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. EVEN THOUGH HE ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THIS MIRROR THE REPLACEMENT HAS ONLY A ONE YEAR WARRANTY .THE MANUFACTURER NOW PLACES THE BU... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2002
ANTI THEFT ALARM WOULD ACTIVATE ON ITS OWN - WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE AT SHOPPING CENTERS, IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER IN JUNE 2000 AND WAS TOLD IF WE CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. DURING 2001 AND 2002 THE PROBLEM WORSENED OFTEN GOING OFF 5 TO 6 TIME... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
LIQUID FILLED REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS BECOME SO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER PULLED OVER/ POPPED HOOD, AND SAW WIRES BURNING. DRIVER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK *YH
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 21, 1998
OCCASIONALY BRAKES ERRATICALLT DON'T WORK-REQUIRES CONSTANT PRESSURE-ACCOMPANIED BY A LOAD THUD.*AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
LIQUID FILLED REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS BECOME SO DISTORTED YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF IT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 27, 2001
Incident date: Jun 10, 1999
THE BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT EVERY 15000 MILES. NLM
SUSPENSION
Sep 27, 2001
Incident date: Jun 10, 1999
DESPITE REPEATED ALIGNMENTS THE INNER TIRE TREAD WEARS EXCESSIVELY. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Sep 10, 2001
ENGINE STALLS DURING DRIVING. STALLING OCCURRED 2 TIMES; 1ST WHEN LEAVING A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT, 2ND WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER THE STALL OCCURS, ENGINE CRACKS/NO START. LET SIT FOR 3-5 MINUTES AND ENGINE WILL START AND THE AUTO FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. ENGINE ACTS SIM... Read more
TIRES
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
CONSUMER HAD FOUND BIG BUBBLES ON SIDE OF TIRES. FIRST, ON RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND CURRENTLY WAS HAPPENING ON OTHER TIRES. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS HAPPENING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK CONSUMER REPLACED TWO VOGUE TIRES WITHIN 4 TO 5 WEEKS AND FEELS THE OTHER TWO TIRES MAY ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 16, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAS SINCE ACCELERATED AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
158 manufacturer communications from 156 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
17358
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03123
Jun 23, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02107
May 27, 2002
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15370
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
15392
Nov 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
98165
Apr 7, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD
8199
Feb 1, 2000
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
983565
Sep 23, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
996785
Aug 1, 1999
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT
9911998
Aug 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT
13057
Aug 1, 1999
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
9994
May 17, 1999
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *TT
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
6110
May 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRUNT OR GROAN NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RETURNED TO CENTER AFTER A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
12559
Mar 1, 1999
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
98251
Dec 21, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC
987252
Dec 21, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING BRAKE CREAKING.
98259
Dec 21, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
5226
Dec 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
5300
Dec 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT
12219
Dec 1, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12223
Dec 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT
12224
Dec 1, 1998
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12226
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. *TT
12230
Dec 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12239
Dec 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT
98232
Nov 23, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. *YC
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982320
Nov 23, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
982323
Nov 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
12077
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *MJS
12154
Nov 1, 1998
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
12178
Nov 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
12189
Nov 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS
985101
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *TT
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
4750
Sep 1, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
98-4804
Sep 1, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK
98163
Aug 17, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD
4655
Aug 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
4663
Aug 1, 1998
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
11740
Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT
11773
Aug 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
11780
Aug 1, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
9804279885
Jul 10, 1998
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC
9802169837
May 27, 1998
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9875
Apr 13, 1998
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. *YC
982675
Apr 1, 1998
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC
11511
Apr 1, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON SOME VEHICLES THE OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY MAY READ 5 OR MORE DEGREES HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
9865
Mar 30, 1998
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
985A1
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A HIGH FREQUENCY SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES UNDER MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A16
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *YC
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9847
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT
983112
Feb 23, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
9831
Feb 16, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
9813
Jan 19, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
983565
Jan 1, 1998
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION ON SOME VEHICLES.
983571
Jan 1, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT
97111097233
Nov 10, 1997
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SOME VEHICLES ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MAY SELF-ACTIVATE. *YC
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97111097237
Nov 10, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
97090297184
Sep 2, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
BC2441970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTSIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TW
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA01012
Opened: Apr 27, 2001 , Closed: Apr 15, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ON APRIL 9, 2003, ODI RECEIVED FROM FORD AN OWNER LETTER AND DEALER NOTICE, BOTH DATED MARCH 2003.THE OWNER LETTER STATES THAT FORD WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN OF CERTAIN MY 1999-2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS (ALL MY 1999 VEHICLES AND MY 2000 VEHICLES ... Read more
PE00042
Opened: Oct 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 27, 2001
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA95033
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INABILITY TO LATCH SEAT BELT BUCKLES, AND INADVERTENT UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
PE93036
Opened: Apr 12, 1993 , Closed: Aug 4, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89157
Opened: Aug 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 15, 1989
PS PUMP PULLEY BREAKS
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PE89026
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Apr 12, 1989
AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE88100
Opened: Sep 6, 1988 , Closed: Apr 17, 1989
ABS FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE86067
Opened: Jul 29, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
BRAKE FAILURE
ANALYSIS:THE 8 COMPLAINTS IN ODI COMPLAINT FILE REVEALED SUDDEN BRAKEFAILURE.FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN, 03250000, ON 1985 MARK VII'SFOR AN OUT OF POSITION WIRING HARNESS.IN THIS CASE THE BRAKING SENSORMAY SHORT CAUSING POWER BRAKE FAILURE.THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLSPERTAINING TO THIS ALLEGED... Read more
DP78052
Opened: Aug 15, 1978 , Closed: Dec 18, 1978
BRAKES
BRAKES
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL across all model years (1969, 2020).
89
Total Recalls
2,576
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
113
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 108 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 46 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 88 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 109 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 94 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 303 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 199 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 399 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 244 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 255 | View |
| 1988 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |