1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
2 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
COMPLAINT AGAINST MOTOR CRAFT REPLACEMENT PARTS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE RECEIVED DEFECTIVE PARTS FROM MOTOR CRAFT. I PRESENTLY HAVE A 97 LINCOLN CONT. AND RECENTLY HAD MY A/C CONDENSER REPLACED ALONG WITH A TUNE-UP. IN THE PROCESS, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. IT WAS A GENUINE MOTOR CRAFT PART. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE CAR OVERHEATED BECAUSE THE NEW THERMOSTAT WAS DEFECTIVE. MY MECHANIC REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER NEW THERMOSTAT AND THE CAR OVER HEATED AGAIN. THE SECOND THERMOSTAT WAS FAULTY. THE MECHANIC WAS NOT UPSET BECAUSE HE STATED FORD/LINCOLN PAYS MECHANICS FOR LABOR WHENEVER A REPLACEMENT PART IS DEFECTIVE. SO, MECHANICS DON'T CARE, ONLY THE CONSUMER SUFFERS. ONE MECHANIC ADMITTED THIS HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN, THE SUPPLY PEOPLE WILL SIMPLY PLACE A DEFECTIVE PART BACK ON THE SHELF. THE RESULT IS DEALERS WANT TO DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM REPAIRING FORDS/LINCOLNS BY MAKING CONSUMERS GO BACK FOR REPEATED SERVICE CALLS (MOTOR CRAFT...
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3.86 LITER ENGINE , 6 CYLINDER, HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN OUT, POSSIBLY CAUSING OTHER RELATED DAMAGE. *AK
Other 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Problem Areas
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
11 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint