Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
The vehicle's transmission failed without warning. The dealer stated that an internal break of metal in the transmission had occurred.
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.