1997 Lincoln Continental Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 10% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- 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 can only get used replacement parts. The current and failure mileage were 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10185734, filed 2007-03, 70,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10061349, filed 2004-03, 55,100 miles“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 muffler causing heat and water to corrode the lines. I have the old brake lilnes available for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10100731, filed 2004-11“Ongoing starting problem; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and vehicle still remained in sho.; also, vehicle having problems with brakes making noise when applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for all vehicles. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #849451, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 | 35 | 17% |
| 1990 | 8 | 5% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 20 | 24% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 2 | 25% |
| 1985 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Continental
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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