Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln continental. The contact stated that the transmission failed at 40,000 miles and had to be replace. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
1997 Lincoln Continental transmission problems
10 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission5
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln Continental transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.
- Risk
- Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.
Recall number 96V166000 · Recall details
What 1997 Lincoln Continental owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln continental. The contact started the vehicle and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally, while still in park. The check engine lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the pressure regulator solenoid and the neutral safety switch were defective. As a result, the park pawl abutment bracket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v166000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 172,000.
The vehicle's transmission failed without warning. The dealer stated that an internal break of metal in the transmission had occurred. *nm
While driving 10 MPH the vehicle lost power. The dealership serviced the vehicle and replaced the automatic transmission (part # f702-7000-brm). *ak
While driving 55 MPH the transmission suddenly slipped out of gear and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The previous transmission was replaced for same problem. This is the second transmission that popped out of gear around 30,000 miles. The mechanic indicated that this problem will happen again but do not know cause of the problem. Vehicle brought from carmax. *nlm....
The cruise control was engaged, the driver had just touched the resume button when the motor made a wild revving and racing noise, and with that, all the gears were gone. It was as if the vehicle was in neutral. The vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dealer who couldn't see vehicle for at least a week. Consumer considered this to be a transmission failure. *ak
The first transmission failed at 55000 miles and was covered under warranty. The second transmission is failing and needs to be replaced. The second transmission only has 35000 miles. Both transmissions failed long before they should need replacing. I feel that there is something wrong with the car that is causing the transmissions to fail. I shouldnt have to pay for poor manufacturing, defective replacement parts or incompetent work.
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Speedometer is difficult to seed during daylight hours.
Consumer complains that speedometer difficult to read in daylight.
Questions about the 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission
Does the 1997 Lincoln Continental have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V166000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Continental have bad transmission?
The Lincoln Continental model years with the most transmission complaints are 1991 (42 complaints), 1994 (20 complaints) and 1990 (12 complaints).
Other 1997 Lincoln Continental problems
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