2017 Lincoln Continental Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Continental years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Continental. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Continental model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (20 complaints, 27%), typically at around 35,703 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 75owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lincoln Continental problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 20 | 27% | 35,703 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 21% | 54,725 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 20% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 19% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 9,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 20 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 15,400 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lincoln Continental recalls (4)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.
Risk: A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk: Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recall number 19S03 repaired prior to my purchase. Driver door latch has disassembled
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside â the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously…
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…
Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label VIN: [XXX] I am reporting a seriously catastrophic brake system safety failure. The brake pedal intermittently travels to the floor with little to no resistance, resulting in a sudden loss of hydraulic braking pressure and significantly increased…
I have a 2017 Lincoln Continental that the passenger side front door will not open from the inside.
Other Lincoln Continental years
← 2002 Continental · 2018 Continental →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Continental | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 Continental | 32 | 3 |
| 2018 Continental | 21 | 2 |
| 2017 | 75 | 4 |
| 2002 Continental | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 Continental | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 Continental | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 Continental | 42 | 2 |
| 1998 Continental | 72 | 1 |
| 1997 Continental | 96 | 1 |
| 1996 Continental | 48 | 2 |
| 1995 Continental | 70 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Lincoln Continental a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Continental model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.