Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Both front michelin tires had split open and the steel belts were showing (mxve-plus p225/60r16), consumer request reimbursement (consumer is attorney). Nlm.
Tire went to pieces (michelin xw4 radial), when lifted with the jack the jack was weak and bent, examination of the tires showed that one other tire was about to fail with the metal rod exposed in the inside.
Gear in back of left front tire cracked - erratic activation of anti lock braking.