1997 Lincoln Continental technical service bulletins
157 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Lincoln Continental.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Squealing noise coming from front brakew when braking
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information regarding diagnosing false anti-theft activation
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Vehicles equipped with a cellular phone may exhibit a condition in which the cellular phone does not ring...
- Some vehicles may exhibit high steering efforts due to damage to the cam and / or rotor in the power...
- Concerns with cellular phones not ringing when receiving calls
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Information on anti-theft self-activation service tips
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grunt or groan noise when the steering wheel is returned to center after a...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Concerns of a possible chafing of the fuel pump assembly wires resulting in an open fuse and/or inoperable...
- Experiencing brake creaking.
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles
- On some vehicles, with less than 1/4 tank of fuel, a no-start condition may exist when parked on an steep...
- For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican...
- For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- For all vehicles with drivers seat module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- For all vehicles with remote keyless entry concerns that require a module and / or transmitter (keyfob)...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-start condition when parked on an steep incline with less than 1/4 tank of fuel
- Information on reduced power steering assist during humid conditions
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1009 code present in the anti-lock or traction control module
- Some 1995-1999 crown victoria/grand marquis/ continental, 1995-1997TOWN car and 1997-1998 mark viii...
- Locks failed
- Information on the service evaporator assemblies
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to...
- Some vehicles built prior to june 16, 1998 may exhibit noise from the front brakes, ususally at low speeds...
- Subject regarding service evaporator assemblies
- Condition with engine cooling fan continues to run after engine is shut off
- Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- The transmission oil cooler hoses may leak at the transmission oil cooler
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, AX4S & AX4N transaxle is available with improved...
- On some vehicles the outside temp display may read 5 or more degrees higher than the actual ambient...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 or P1744 stored in memory
- A high frequency squealing noise coming from the front brakes on some vehicles under moderate braking
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- Information on front disc brake rotor protectors are currently being installed on mark viii vehicles only
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding revised remote keyless entry (RKE) system
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Vehicles may exhibit noise from underbody / rear suspension which sounds as if suspension is bottoming or...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Information regarding false anti-theft activation on some vehicles.
- Information pertaining to incorrect part numbers for rear control arm assemblys
- Some vehicles anti-theft system may self-activate
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744
- Some vehicles may experience static in the AM band of the radio while driving
- Instructions for outside mirror replacement
- Floor console- cupholder and/or ashtray binds during operation
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Micron filter - reminder that the filter must be changed every 15000 miles - symptoms that might indicate...
- Brief grunt from the steering system when returning the wheel from a full right hand turn
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Random no start, flooding, low compression
- Increased power steering effort and no communication with the vehicle dynamics module (VDM)
- Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles
- Clunking" noise from front suspension due to early wear of sway bar link(s), replace the sway bar link(s)...
- Random no start, flooding, low compression
- Increase in power steering effort
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area
- Vehicles may exhibit a noise from the rear suspension which sounds like the suspension is bottoming or...
- Vehicles may exhibit premature ware of the front tire inner edges under certain driving conditions
- Vehicles that exhibit a rattle in the rear suspension and the noise CAN be isolated to the rear height sensor
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature wear of the front tire inner edges under certain driving conditions
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the rear suspension which sounds like the suspension of is...
- Frame - subframe insulators - clunk on heavy acceleration and/or deceleration heard or felt in floor pan...
- Suspension - clunking noise from front suspension - taurus sable built through 1/14/97 - continental built...
- Clunking" noise from front suspension due to early wear of sway bar link(s)
- Request for information on hard start/no start conditions
- Effective december 1, vehicles ordered with the optional engine block heater now receive the heater cord...
- The suspension tuning may be firmer and convey more road noise than customers are accustomed to in lincoln...
- Crank/no start or no spark check the crankshaft postion sensor harness for chafing
- Subframe attachment nuts spin within the unibody during normal service operations requiring sumframe removal
- The rear main seal removal tool listed in the service manual for the 3.0L 4V duratic and 4.6L continental...
- Random no start, flooding, low compression
- A crank/no start or no spark check the crankshaft position sensor harness for chafing
- Owner guide states that the engine uses a FL-820-S oil filter- the filter is not available at this time
- Effective december 1, vehicles ordered with th optional engine block heater now receive the heater cord as...
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle
- No start/hard start concern
- Clunking noise from front suspension due to early wear of sway bar link(s), replace the sway bar link(s)...
- Instrument cluster lighting in cold weather conditions
- Interior door trim panel push pin attachment method is not robust enough for frequent servicing
- Harsh ride quality complaints may occur on some vehicles- caused by: firmer suspension or over-inflation...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- Subframe - front - rear retention nuts spin during removal
- Correction to 1997 continental evtm on fuses
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Concerns where a low tire warning is coming on while driving and the procedure in ssm 9095 (spin one wheel...
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area
- Ground for the lighting control module (LCM) was gradually relocated from G-100 on the lf fender to the lh...
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Information for when servicing an interior door trim panel
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- Front disc rotor protectors (chemically treated covers) are being installed to assist in minimizing the...
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