Does the 1997 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Lincoln Continental recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Lincoln Continental?

96 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Lincoln Continental recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Lincoln Continental. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lincoln been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Lincoln Continental recalls, newest first

April 1, 2016NHTSA 16E02600049,635 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 5, 1996NHTSA 96V16600040,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary: The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.
Consequence: Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 96 complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes11
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior11
Tires6
Vehicle speed control6
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5

Other 1997 Lincoln models

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1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Lincoln Continental recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Lincoln Continental?: 96 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.