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2017 Lincoln Continental

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Continental.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Lincoln Continental is a passenger car with a 6.0-quart 5W-30 engine oil capacity. Owner-reported reliability data records 74 total complaints and four recalls for this model year, with latches, locks, and linkages standing out as the top complaint area. Against the 1990–2020 Continental complaint history, the 2017 model's 74 complaints sit well below the 1993 peak of 427 yet well above the 2020 low of 7, placing it in the middle of the model's reliability range rather than at either extreme.

Model year202020192018201720022001200019991998

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque162 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LIVERY: 94R · LIVERY: 730 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI LIVERY: 94R · LIVERY: 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight4224 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Continental of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 Reserve Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Reserve Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.50 sec400 hpAWD
2017Black Label Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.80 sec400 hpAWD
2017Reserve Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec13.80 sec400 hpAWD
2017Reserve Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec13.70 sec400 hpAWD
2017Black Label Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.00 sec400 hpAWD
2017Black Label Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.20 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 162 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.30 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity10.9
Engine Coolant Capacity11.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.5 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.5 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs133.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts162 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.24 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberLIVERY: 94R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceLIVERY: 730 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberNON LIVERY: 48

Service checks

RPM46-80 rpm
RPM46-80 rpm
RPM51-65 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201; Rear: 0.374
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
324.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
324.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs.166 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
326 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4+ 270
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs.166 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4+ 270
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2loosen two full turns.
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

114.7 ft. lbs.14.7 ft. lbs
2Loosen two full turns.
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4180 degrees180 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4180.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4180.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2180.0 degrees; Side bolts180 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.42.6 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.42.6 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
245.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
245.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the federal record, the 2017 Lincoln Continental logged 74 complaints and 4 recalls, with no open investigations. By comparison, the 2018 model year shows a marked decline to 18 complaints and 2 recalls, while 2019 and 2020 report 31 complaints/3 recalls and 7 complaints/2 recalls respectively. The trend indicates that complaint volume peaks at the model’s introduction and then tapers off in subsequent years. Recall frequency follows a similar pattern, highest in 2017 and lower in the following years. Given the higher early‑year complaint and recall counts, a 2017 Continental may present more potential issues than later model years, making the 2018‑2020 examples comparatively preferable for a used purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
195
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
74
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Latches/Locks/Linkages14
Back Over Prevention10
Unknown Or Other9
Structure9
Electrical System6
Electrical System,Structure4
Structure,Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V077000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 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. Remedy: 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…

17V123000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 195 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25E08-S12026-06-30Power TrainPowertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E08 S12026-04-14Power TrainNEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 25E08 – Supplement #1 Certain 2016 – 2019…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 545042026-01-16Exterior LightingSome 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or…
25E082025-12-12Power TrainCertain 2017 - 2020 Model Year Lincoln Continental Vehicles with 3.7L Engines Powertrain…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Continental take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Continental have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.