1997 Lincoln Continental Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 2% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 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.
“Shortly after start, 200m, engine still cold , I smell smoke,,stopted immediatly passing bridge, smoke still, more intensive. I talk to drivers around to call fire departement. Took only blouse close to me and leave the car. Moke and first fire started right from feed space. No fire in engine area. .”
NHTSA complaint #11171070, filed 2019-01, 91,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 29% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2018 | 4 | 19% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 4 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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