2000 Lincoln Continental Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Lincoln Continental, 11% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving on the highway the car started to accelerate on it,s own and when I applied the brakes they wouldn't work. I had to get off the next exit because I didn't want anyone to get in front of me because it went all the way up to 90 MPH.once I got off it still was accelerating so I drove up on the sidewalk to keep from hitting traffic at the light and got into the grass and it still was going fast and the brakes still not working I prayed and put it into neutral or I would have went right back into the traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350153, filed 2010-08, 136,000 miles“While driving, the vehicle vibrated. The transmission had been taken out several time to find the problem. In addition, the vehicle vibrated in reverse. The dealer did find the problem. The consumer requested an extended warranty, but was denied. . Also the clock spring was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10037873, filed 2003-08, 23,000 miles“Recently purchased this car(2000 Lincoln Continental) used, me and a friend decided to go to the beach, on the way, on the highway at about 45-65 MPH while the accelerator was constant the gear shifting became sporadic/shuddering between the gears, almost every single time after the shudder stopped the RPM on the tachometer would significantly drop and speed would significantly drop as well and even when applying full acceleration to the pedal the car acted as if it were in neutral but the engine was not revving up either, if this happened while trying to switch lanes on the highway in…”
NHTSA complaint #10150071, filed 2006-02, 43,700 miles“Consumer was traveling 70mph & automatic traction kicked in. Vehicle started sliding across the road & hit a tree. Airbags didn't deploy. Manufacturer stated to the dealer & consumer get a lawyer.”
NHTSA complaint #867907, filed 2000-08“While traveling on the street at 25-30 MPH vehicle lost power due to transmission failure. Dealer notified, and repairs / replacement were being done.”
NHTSA complaint #859843, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 15% |
| 1995 | 6 | 9% |
| 1994 | 20 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 41 | 20% |
| 1990 | 12 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 8% |
| 1988 | 8 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Continental
16 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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