1997 Lincoln Continental Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 3% of the 96 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine stalls during driving. Stalling occurred 2 times; 1st when leaving a parking space in a parking lot, 2nd while driving in traffic on the freeway. After the stall occurs, engine cracks/no start. Let sit for 3-5 minutes and engine will start and the auto functions normally. Engine acts similar to running out of gas or misfires causing an abrupt jolt and dies.”
NHTSA complaint #752065, filed 2001-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsAir bags
4 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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