Model year guide

2017 Lincoln Continental

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Lincoln Continental is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2017 Lincoln Continental — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Lincoln Continental at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints74
Combined19–21 mpg
Typical price$22,959

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Lincoln Continental recalls 4

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #19V077000 · 11/02/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V123000 · 27/02/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #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. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

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.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #22V644000 · 26/08/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Lincoln Continental common problems

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2017 Lincoln Continental MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2017 Lincoln Continental worth?

Low
$14,200
Typical price
$22,959
High
$30,000

From 11 comparable 2017 Lincoln Continental listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Lincoln Continental costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Lincoln Continental trims & engines on record

Trims
Select · Livery · Reserve · Premier
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl 305 hp · 2.7L 6-cyl 335 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 400 hp

2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles on record

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Other Lincoln Continental model years

2020 2019 2018 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1988

2017 Lincoln Continental — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Lincoln Continental. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, structure, latches/locks/linkages.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Lincoln Continental get?

The 2017 Lincoln Continental has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

How much is a 2017 Lincoln Continental worth?

Comparable 2017 Lincoln Continental listings run roughly $14,200–$30,000, typically around $22,959 (from 11 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.