Structure Problems of Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental owners have reported 7 problems related to structure (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Continental based on all problems reported for the Continental.

1 Structure problem of the 2017 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 08/12/2025

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v077000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact had the trunk latch repaired under the recall. The contact stated that two years later the trunk latch failed. The trunk could be closed; however, the trunk failed to latch securely, and a rope was used to keep it securely closed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 40 mph, the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

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2 Structure problem of the 2017 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 07/26/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving into her garage, there was an abnormal sound heard. The neighbor arrived and inspected the vehicle and saw that the sound board had detached and was located underneath the rear passenger’s side tire. The neighbor placed the detached part into the trunk and took it to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the passenger’s side rear inner shield was detached and was missing the required fasteners. The dealer replaced the passenger’s side rear inner wheel housing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,554.

3 Structure problem of the 2017 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 09/14/2020

2017 Lincoln Continental. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel malfunction. The consumer stated the vehicle had a water leak damaging the computer system. This caused the vehicle to fail while driving.

4 Structure problem of the 1998 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 01/03/2011

1998 Lincoln Continental. Consumer writes regarding defective rear seat belts the consumer stated the right and left rear seat belts no longer retract. Also, water entered the front headlights and caused the lens to fogged up.

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5 Structure problem of the 2000 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

The instrument panel could not be seen by the driver because of the suns reflection on the dashboard. Ph the consumer notified the dealer several times in a letter about not being able to read the speedometer in the sun light. Since October 2002 they have 3669 miles on the speedometer. The consumer feels unsafe in driving the vehicle and Ford needs to let the consumers know that this problem can't be fixed before serious damages occurs. The consumer was required to wear sunglasses that will shield his eyes from glare, so when he wore them he as unable to read the speedometer.

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6 Structure problem of the 1996 Lincoln Continental

Failure Date: 06/09/2000

Sub frame bolts broke causing faulty front suspension. Nlm.

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7 Structure problem of the 2000 Lincoln Continental

The moon roof was replaced because the motor did not work, the air bags were replaced several times, and the light did not illuminate. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the horn did not work, there was a chiming noise every 30 minutes, and also the air bags did not deploy when the vehicle was involved in an accident. The fuel pump was replaced twice, the driver side window was off track, the speakers did not work, the vehicle vibrated when a stop was made.


Other Common Structure related problems of Lincoln Continental

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
17
Structure problems
7
Door problems
5
Trunk Lid problems
3
Frame And Members problems
3


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