1997 Lincoln Continental steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Lincoln Continental — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 28, 2004
“When turning there's a groaning noise. Left outer tie rod seized to a lubrication issue. Dealership replaced the both outer tie rods. *ak”
filed Dec 19, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Continental years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Continental | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Continental | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Continental | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Continental | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 Continental | 6 | 13% |
| 1995 Continental | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 Continental | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 Continental | 12 | 10% |
| 1992 Continental | 5 | 4% |
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.