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: complete transmission failure
5 of the 96 complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Continental describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 25 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
The vehicle's transmission failed without warning. The dealer stated that an internal break of metal in the transmission had occurred. *nm
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- 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
- Brake shift interlock
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
Questions about the 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1997 Lincoln Continental?
5 of 96 owner complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Continental (5%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Lincoln Continental?
There is 1 recall and 25 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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