11 of the
109 complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Continental are about the
braking system — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
47,693 miles.
TL*- THEE CONTACT HAS A 1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH TRACTION CONTROL, AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HE HAS HAD 3 FAILURES OF THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES THE REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ONE CAN ONLY GET USED REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10185734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elmont, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE LINES WERE SO CORRODED THAT THEY FAILED, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES. MY MECHANIC CONTACTED FORD TO GET REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINES AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT MANUFACTURED ANYMORE. MY MECHANIC HAD TO MANUFACTURE HIS OWN BRAKE LINES. CAUSE OF THE LINE FAILURE SEEMS TO BE PROXIMITY TO THE MUFFLER CAUSING HEAT AND WATER TO CORRODE THE LINES. I HAVE THE OLD BRAKE LILNES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10100731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,100 milesHarrisburg, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MADE A GROANING NOISE, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO PUMP. ALSO, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE DESIRED STOPPING POINT.
NHTSA complaint #10061349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,286 milesWilmington, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE FAILURE. PH
NHTSA complaint #10005457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,286 milesWilmington, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE FAILURE. PH
NHTSA complaint #10005457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fair Lawn, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OCCASIONALY BRAKES ERRATICALLT DON'T WORK-REQUIRES CONSTANT PRESSURE-ACCOMPANIED BY A LOAD THUD.
NHTSA complaint #755757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Bloomfield, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT EVERY 15000 MILES. NLM
NHTSA complaint #785514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NO. Woodmere, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
GEAR IN BACK OF LEFT FRONT TIRE CRACKED - ERRATIC ACTIVATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKING
NHTSA complaint #724501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bonisay, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ONGOING STARTING PROBLEM; VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND VEHICLE STILL REMAINED IN SHO.; ALSO, VEHICLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES MAKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS NORMAL FOR ALL VEHICLES. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #849451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Wayne, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FRONT BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE TERRIBLY WHEN BRAKING.
NHTSA complaint #604516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cliffside Park, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES FADE.
NHTSA complaint #527710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.