1997 Lincoln Continental Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 7% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 problem. Much money spent with no results. What can I do to fix this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10164345, filed 2006-08, 75,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #832614, filed 1998-12“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 1999-09“Vehicle has been in shop a total of 8 times to date with the same symptom. Motor spins, won't crank. Service has replaced many different components. Continues to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #724451, filed 2000-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 15% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 14 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 8% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 11% |
| 1989 | 23 | 15% |
| 1988 | 33 | 39% |
| 1987 | 3 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 27% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Continental
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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