MYRModel Year Report

2017 Lincoln Continental

● Typical for this model
2017 Lincoln Continental
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:03:10.793Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Continental Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 84 complaints 1988 1989: 158 complaints 1990: 158 complaints 1991: 203 complaints 1992: 126 complaints 1992 1993: 121 complaints 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 70 complaints 1996: 48 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 72 complaints 1999: 42 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2017: 74 complaints 2017 2018: 18 complaints 2018 2019: 31 complaints 2020: 7 complaints 2020
2017: 74 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19846
198515
19868
19879
198884
1989158
1990158
1991203
1992126
1993121
1994190
199570
199648
199796
199872
199942
200063
200132
200233
201774
201818
201931
20207

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20231216

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, 20180917

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15%

15% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 11 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20231019

BACK OVER PREVENTION 11%

11% of complaints: back over prevention — 8 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20211209

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161116 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 16V731000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170616 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191014 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 19V077000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230714 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 22V644000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Lincoln Continental — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V731000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V123000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V077000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V644000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1991 ■ 1994 ■ 1989

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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:body, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.