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2017 Lincoln Continental Engine problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Continental's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 5% of all its complaints, most recently on May 29, 2026. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while at various speeds, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound, unexpectedly bounced and stalled. The message "4WD Off" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to different independent mechanics, and the transfer case was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted while...

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driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired; however, the contact expressed safety concerns that the repair might only be temporary. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 11740862
Engine & cooling

My car has had 1 or all 4 of the outside door latches fail for 3-4 times now over its lifetime. Only under warranty for 10 years or 100k miles. Very expensive repair, at 1500 for 1 latch, or 5500 for all 4. This is almost the value of the whole car now. This happens to ALL Lincoln Continentals and is very infamous & common for them & should be a lifetime recall warranty item for safety. Also, both Catalytic convertor show to be failing within 150k-165k miles which is way too soon. And another very expensive fix.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11724828
Engine & cooling

antifreeze mix with oil , now my motor is bad only had care for 8 months , coolant system ran hot all of a sudden , warning light of overheating stopped asap and had car towed, first appearence on 09/28

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11690470
Transmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structureSeats & seat beltsEngine & cooling

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. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook and jerked while changing gears. The vehicle was taken to ganley lincoln in middleburg heights, ohio where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be...

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replaced. In addition, the material from the front driver seat ripped and exposed metal parts that made contact with the driver while seated. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.

Filed Incident Power train · Structure · Seats · EngineNHTSA 10992286

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