1997 Lincoln Lincoln problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Electrical System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lincoln Lincoln model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 1999-11-01 · 7434 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit wheel / tire related vibration that is difficult to diagnose. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1998-12-01 · 5253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may experience a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. *tt
Unknown Or Other 1997-01-02 · BC1661970201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair kit box 4 is available to service 93 and newer vehicles which are not covered by repair kit box 1, 2, & 3. *jd
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 1996-10-01 · BC5221961001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised hose part# f6hz-9j291-a has been developed to replace hose that shows signs of deterioration, cracks may appear in the outer covering of the hose. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 1996-10-01 · BC5220961001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on servicing vehicles with fluid leak from the front axle vent. revised cover pt# f6tz-4033-ba. *tt
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 1996-10-01 · BC5200961001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may experience unexplained mil light codes &/or irregular shifting (a4ld). the -12a581- (95-96) or -12b637- (97) wire loom is coming into contact w/ the center wiper access plate lwr ctr. *tt
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.