2017 Lincoln Continental
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Lincoln Continental.
What to watch for on the 2017 Lincoln Continental
Oil Pan Leak
The first-generation 2.7L uses a composite (plastic) oil pan that is a known leak point.
Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves
Fuel is injected straight into the cylinder, so nothing washes the intake valves and carbon builds up on them.
Which of these apply to your 2017 Continental?
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Recalls on the 2017 Lincoln Continental
Latches/locks/linkages: latch
The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module.
Exterior lighting: headlights
The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly…
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 75 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2017 Lincoln Continental at a glance
- Trims
- Black LabelPremiereReserveSelect
- Engine
- 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo, 3.7L 6-Cylinder, 2.7L 6-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Continental with NHTSA, most often about the structure. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include oil pan leak and carbon buildup on intake valves. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Lincoln Continental?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Lincoln Continental listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.