DECEMBER 26 2020, UPON ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN BUTTON DEPRESSED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND ALLOW PASSENGER TO EXIT. DOOR ONLY ALLOWED FOR EXIT WHEN OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. INABILITY TO EXIT VEHICLE PUTS LIVES IN DANGER. VEHICLE…

12/28/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385368.0

2017 Continental · body

Recall 19V-077 was performed in 2019. On [XXX] The passenger front door was closed and is now unable to open again from the inside or outside. A message is displayed on the dash stating "passenger front door open". Called Lincoln corporate support and spoke with Elaine, she told…

12/26/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11632522.0

2017 Continental · other

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that he had experienced a clouded rear view camera image. The…

12/15/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11497580.0

2017 Continental · other Injury

I turned on my heated seats and felt my back burning. I turned it off and called the dealer immediately and noted my brand new winter arctic coat had a hole in it, the seat had a hole in the air bladder of the seat and the entire car was smelling of burning. I have owned the…

12/09/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11443191.0

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severe NHTSA 16V731000 12/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights

Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Lincoln Continental is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Lincoln Continental?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 12 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The body is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Lincoln Continental has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Lincoln Continental?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 72 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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