1997 Lincoln Continental Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,635miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 6% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,635 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.
“4.6 litre v8 engine of my 1997 Lincoln Continental having 58,600 miles failed, and had to be completely replaced costing in excess of $5,000. This engine was maintained according to factory recommendations, and I have documentation evidencing oil and filter changes were performed accordingly. Ford motor company refused to extend the 50,000 mile warranty of this engine that has required that I file a lawsuit for recovery of compensory damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10000969, filed 2003-01, 58,635 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #722238, filed 2000-05“Coolant leaked into the passenger compartment which caused fumes to fill up the interior of the vehicle. This caused the consumer to have visibility problems. The windshield was severely fogged up.”
NHTSA complaint #10105207, filed 2004-12“This is a saftey issuse the car dies while in the middle of driving. This is at least the18th time. Ford claims they can not find the problem . Can someone help before this car causes an accident or death.”
NHTSA complaint #723240, filed 2000-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 16% |
| 1994 | 85 | 45% |
| 1993 | 73 | 60% |
| 1992 | 44 | 35% |
| 1991 | 56 | 28% |
| 1990 | 40 | 25% |
| 1989 | 26 | 16% |
| 1988 | 10 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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