The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message "4WD Off" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired; however, the contact expressed safety concerns that the repair might only be temporary. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Lincoln Continental stalling problems
31 of the 1,387 owner complaints about the Lincoln Continental describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 1994
- typical mileage
- 90,000
By model year
Often reported together
Overheating 3Hesitation 3Misfire 2Jerking 2Check engine light 2Won't start 1Transmission failure 1Pulling 1
What owners say
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln continental. While approaching a stop at various speeds, the vehicle completely stalled without warning. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure, and the manufacturer has not been notified. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/16/08 *bf updated 04/16/08
Two of the vehicle's ignition coils failed which caused the vehicle to hesitate and stall while being driven. *nm *sc
Vehicle stalled and cut off while vehicle was being driven. Vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions, and the air fuel module was replaced. The vehicle continued to stall and cut off.
Engine head gasket blew out. Simultaneously, while driving temperature gauge fluctuated, and engine light came on. Then, vehicle stalled. Prior to this incident heating system was inoperative. Recall 97v019000 on engine cooling fan was issued, but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
While driving at 50 MPH vehicle stalled. *ak vehicle wouldn't stay running and consumer had to floor it to back out of a parking space. Once out, she had to restart it approx. Five times to get to another parking space. All the vehicle power went out.
Instrument cluster on a 1998 lincoln continental. The instrument cluster failed, which resulted in the car stalling out. This made steering and braking very difficult because there was no power going to these units on the car. I was lucky and the traffic was very light at the time. The second failure happened while the vehicle was in a driveway.
Failure: 05-23-03 I was driving on I-475 north in the fartherest left hand lane, when there was a stalling motion. It was so unexpected that it made my 10 year old daughter and myself jump. I managed to slow down in traffic and pull to the right hand emergency lane. When I tried pulling back into traffic to make it to the next exit, the lincoln would not move. Luckily, I had my work cellular telephone and called 911. 911 transferred the call to the sheriff's department, and someone came to try to help. I have only had the vehicle for 3 months. The original owners were in their 70's. Prior to selling the lincoln a motor had been installed.
The head gasket was defective and the engine block cracked.*ak *jb vechile stalled out and the engine overheated. Consumer learned of extended warranty for 100,000 miles/7 year extended warranty. However dealer would not authorize repairs because vehicle is older than 7 years. Vehicle is just under mileage with 92,046 miles.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
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Which Lincoln Continental years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (7 complaints), 1998 (5 complaints) and 1992 (4 complaints).
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