NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,771 miles

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1997 Lincoln Continental transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Lincoln Continental Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 312004

Continental 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle's transmission failed without warning. The dealer stated that an internal break of metal in the transmission had occurred.

- Berne, NY, USA

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problem #4

Dec 132003

Continental 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,757 miles
While driving 10 mph the vehicle lost power. The dealership serviced the vehicle and replaced the automatic transmission (part # F702-7000-brm).

- Verona, VA, USA

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problem #3

May 072003

(reported on)

Continental 8-cyl

  • miles
The cruise control was engaged, the driver had just touched the resume button when the motor made a wild revving and racing noise, and with that, all the gears were gone. It was as if the vehicle was in neutral. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Ford dealer who couldn't see vehicle for at least a week. Consumer considered this to be a transmission failure.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

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problem #2

Sep 081999

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The first transmission failed at 55000 miles and was covered under warranty. The second transmission is failing and needs to be replaced. The second transmission only has 35000 miles. Both transmissions failed long before they should need replacing. I feel that there is something wrong with the car that is causing the transmissions to fail. I shouldnT have to pay for poor manufacturing, defective replacement parts or incompetent work.

- West Chester, PA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 261999

Continental

  • miles
None

- Vista, CA, USA

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