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1997 Lincoln CONTINENTAL problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

96 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

59,075 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 96 complaints (10.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior1313.5%
Steering behavior99.4%
Transmission and shifting77.3%
Engine operation33.1%
Electrical and battery issues22.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
10
Tires
6
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Power Train
5
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
Suspension:Front
5
Air Bags:Frontal
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior10
Tires6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Power Train5
Power Train:Automatic Transmission5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip5
Suspension:Front5
Air Bags:Frontal3

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior: 10; Tires: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Power Train: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Suspension:Front: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 79 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1997
4
1998
8
1999
17
2000
15
2001
14
2002
6
2003
12
2004
7
2005
3
2006
3
2007
2
2008
1
2012
2
2018
1
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19974
19988
199917
200015
200114
20026
200312
20047
20053
20063
20072
20081
20122
20181
20191

1997: 4; 1998: 8; 1999: 17; 2000: 15; 2001: 14; 2002: 6; 2003: 12; 2004: 7; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2012: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10005457 · 2003-02-07 (February 7, 2003)

BRAKE FAILURE. PH

Owner-reported narrative. 40,286 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005457 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10061349 · 2004-03-04 (March 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

Owner-reported narrative. 55,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061349 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10056056 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)

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 AGAIN BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK *MR

Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056056 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 701560 · 1998-12-23 (December 23, 1998)

STEERING RACK IS CRACKED, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. DEALER ASK NOT TO DRIVE IT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 701560 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017578 · 2003-05-07 (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 WEEK. CONSUMER CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017578 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10021648 · 2003-05-27 (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 DO NOT KNOW CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE BROUGHT FROM CARMAX. *NLM....*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021648 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10475076 · 2012-09-11 (September 11, 2012)

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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475076 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 722238 · 2000-05-03 (May 3, 2000)

MY CAR HAS STALLED ON ME AND OTHERS AT LEAST 15 TIMES .I HAVE STALLED IN INTERSECTIONS .I HAVE NO STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENES. THE DEALER HAS HAD MANY MANY TIMES TO FIX THE CAR AND HAS NOT. WE HAVE ASKED FOR A LINCOLN REP AND HAVE BEEN REFUSED. I WAS ALMOST KILLED IN THIS CAR AND I AM GETTING NO HELP. THE DEALER WILL NOT HELP. FORD WILL NOT TALK TO US. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HELP BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM THIS CAR. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722238 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10110102 · 2005-02-08 (February 8, 2005)

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 TRY TO GET IT OFF. THIS RESULTED IN OUR BATTERY BEING DRAINED SEVERAL TIMES. WE TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND ON 1-19-05 THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE, THE PART ALONE COST US $556.42 AND AN ADDITIONAL $90 TO FIND OUT THAT THE MODULE …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110102 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 606911 · 1999-02-01 (February 1, 1999)

BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION TO STARTER SOLENOID IS LOOSE.MGM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 606911 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

96 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

17.7%Usable mileage17 / 96 records
81.3%Valid incident date78 / 96 records
100.0%Valid filing date96 / 96 records
81.3%Ordered incident and filing dates78 / 96 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2017201820192020
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Vehicle Speed Control
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Unknown Or Other
1621.3%
ODI 11129985 · 125 mi

THE FRONT HOOD VIBRATES AS IF IT'S GETTING READY TO UNLATCH AS YOUR DRIVING AT 70 M.P.H. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT'S VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND SCARY.

Look up ODI 11129985 at NHTSA ↗

420.0%
ODI 11324349 · 1,500 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEPROGRAMS ITSELF, INTERIOR LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING, FOLDING EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD THEMSELVES WITHOUT COMMAND TO DO SO,REAR VIEW MIRROR CHANGES IT SETTING WITHOUT COMMAND, HUD FLASHES MULTICOLOR LIGHTS ONTO WINDSHIELD VIEWING AREA, APPROACH LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING. SYNC3 WAS PROGRAMMED TO DISPLAY MAP ON STARTUP BUT RECENTLY CAME UP WITH DIFFERENT SETUP. ALL OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. BEGAN 12/11/2018 UNTIL PRESENT. *TR

Look up ODI 11324349 at NHTSA ↗

412.5%
ODI 11434777

I am not aware of an accident involving this defect. I am reporting a safety concern that occurred to me after I bought the car. All door controls(inside and out) are electronic. Doors are electronically opened by pressing a button. In the event of a crash that disables the electric system, occupants would be trapped in a locked car with no way to open the door. For this apparent reason, the driver's side door has a very small mechanical lever low on the driver's side door panel that will open the door in case of electrical failure. Howev…

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228.6%
ODI 11413854 · 5,000 mi

UNEXPLAINED CRACK IN WINDSHIELD. CRACK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70S AND NOT FREEZING TEMPERATURES ALL YEAR (LIVING IN FRESNO CA). NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT I NOTICED IT WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 7 MILES.

Look up ODI 11413854 at NHTSA ↗

Structure:Frame And Members
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:InteriorToo few reports for a range42,800 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10014722 · 100,000 mi

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

Look up ODI 10014722 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10048488 · 27,226 mi

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 THE MIRROR FAILED AGAIN (31000 MILES). THIS TIME THE LIQUID IN THE MIRROR GATHERED AT THE BOTTOM WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. THE MIRROR FAILED FOR A THIRD TIME. THIS TIME THE LIQUID LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER. THE DEALER REFUSE…

Look up ODI 10048488 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10149027 · 42,800 mi

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 LIQUID IN THE MIRROR LEAKED OUT. THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A THIRD TIME AND THE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED A FOURTH TIME THE MIRROR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. UPDATED 2/21/2006 - *NM

Look up ODI 10149027 at NHTSA ↗

Power TrainToo few reports for a range106,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10448305 · 172,000 mi

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 SWITCH WERE DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V166000 (POWER…

Look up ODI 10448305 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10475076 · 40,000 mi

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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Look up ODI 10475076 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range89,429 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10057418 · 105,757 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (PART # F702-7000-BRM). *AK *NM

Look up ODI 10057418 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10059350 · 73,100 mi

THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT AN INTERNAL BREAK OF METAL IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD OCCURRED. *NM *NM

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range55,100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10061349 · 55,100 mi

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

Look up ODI 10061349 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 25 reports

2019: 4 complaints · 2020: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2019024
2020235
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20193200
2020700

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVisibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:InteriorTiresVehicle Speed ControlPower TrainPower Train:Automatic TransmissionService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSuspension:FrontAir Bags:Frontal
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior—0000000
Tires0—000
1
ODI 724501

GEAR IN BACK OF LEFT FRONT TIRE CRACKED - ERRATIC ACTIVATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKING *AK

Look up ODI 724501 at NHTSA ↗

00
Vehicle Speed Control00—0000
1
ODI 552305

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING IMPACT. *MJS

Look up ODI 552305 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train000—0000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission0000—000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip0
1
ODI 724501

GEAR IN BACK OF LEFT FRONT TIRE CRACKED - ERRATIC ACTIVATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKING *AK

Look up ODI 724501 at NHTSA ↗

000—00
Suspension:Front000000—0
Air Bags:Frontal00
1
ODI 552305

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING IMPACT. *MJS

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0000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 4.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 72,879 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10057418 · 105,757 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (PART # F702-7000-BRM). *AK *NM

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ODI 10475076 · 40,000 mi

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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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ODI 722238

MY CAR HAS STALLED ON ME AND OTHERS AT LEAST 15 TIMES .I HAVE STALLED IN INTERSECTIONS .I HAVE NO STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENES. THE DEALER HAS HAD MANY MANY TIMES TO FIX THE CAR AND HAS NOT. WE HAVE ASKED FOR A LINCOLN REP AND HAVE BEEN REFUSED. I WAS ALMOST KILLED IN THIS CAR AND I AM GETTING NO HELP. THE DEALER WILL NOT HELP. FORD WILL NOT TALK TO US. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HELP BEFORE THERE IS A DEATH FROM THIS CAR. *AK

Look up ODI 722238 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 3.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 47,693 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10005457 · 40,286 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. PH

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ODI 10061349 · 55,100 mi

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

Look up ODI 10061349 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 604516

FRONT BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE TERRIBLY WHEN BRAKING.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Steering assistance concerns

3 mentions · 3.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 741833

WHILE IN "REVERSE ONLY" POWER STEERING ASSIST "SOMETIMES" IS LOST. IF I STOP, TURN OFF THE IGNITION, RESTART AND GO FORWARD THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL.*AK

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ODI 832614

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE HORN STARTED BLOWING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE MOTOR STOPPED NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES. ALSO THE LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. OWNER HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE. *AK

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ODI 877795

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS VEHICLE POWER STEERING GOES, AND HE WOULD HAVE TO TURN VEHICLE OFF TO RESTART FOR STEERING TO GO BACK TO NORMAL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE.*AK THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLELM AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *YH

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 752065

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 SIMILAR TO RUNNING OUT OF GAS OR MISFIRES CAUSING AN ABRUPT JOLT AND DIES. *AK

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11138759

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 AIRBAG DEPLOYED, MINE DID NOT. POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, AND AMBULANCE PERSONNEL STATED IT SHOULD HAVE. I HAVE HAD NECK SURGERY IN THE PAST, WITH 4 FUSIONS. I AM EXTREMELY SORE. THE AIRBAG COULD HAVE HELPED ME TO NOT BE JERKED AROUND SO MUCH. THANKFULLY, M…

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 172,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10448305 · 172,000 mi

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 SWITCH WERE DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V166000 (POWER…

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