1997 Lincoln Continental power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Lincoln Continental — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 11, 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…”
filed Feb 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004Groan/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
17358 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2004New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt
03123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2003
Power Train problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Continental | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 7 | 11% |
| 1999 Continental | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 7 | 10% |
| 1996 Continental | 7 | 15% |
| 1995 Continental | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 Continental | 20 | 11% |
| 1993 Continental | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 Continental | 8 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Lincoln Continental
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.