MYRModel Year Report

2017 Lincoln Continental

● Typical for this model
2017 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:45.599Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
75
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 89 complaints 1989: 161 complaints 1989 1990: 160 complaints 1991: 206 complaints 1991 1992: 126 complaints 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 191 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 20 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints

2017: 75 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198889
1989161
1990160
1991206
1992126
1993122
1994191
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201775
201820
201932
20207

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

27% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

Show complaint excerpts

Drivers door latch will NOT lock/engage after opening door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-16

The front hood vibrates as if it's getting ready to unlatch as your driving at 70 m.p.h. While on the highway. It's very uncomfortable and scary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-17

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side door erroneously opened. After stopping and closing the door, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-30

Also filed under Engine and power train

Latches/locks/linkages

20% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle was shifted into park, the front driver’s and passenger side door latch failed to engage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-19

Electrical system

19% · 14 reports

Back over prevention

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.

Seats

5% · 4 reports
INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I turned on my heated seats and felt my back burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-09

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-11-16Exterior lighting16V731000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2017-06-16Air bags17V123000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-10-14Latches/locks/linkages19V077000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2023-07-14Back over prevention22V644000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V731000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 17V123000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V077000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 22V644000 · Back over prevention
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Lincoln Continental is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.