1997 Lincoln Town CAR Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while at a dealer for routine maintenance, the technician stated that engine coolant was leaking from the intake manifold, which would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548446, filed 2013-10, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 30 MPH, steam emitted from the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the contact stated that an after market intake manifold was replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10864179, filed 2016-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while at a dealer for routine maintenance, the technician stated that engine coolant was leaking from the intake manifold. The technician stated that the intake manifold would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548448, filed 2013-10, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer however, the contact stated that he repaired the vehicle independently with aftermarket parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10864176, filed 2016-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while traveling an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that upon further inspection of the vehicle, it was noticed that the plastic piece associated with the intake manifold fractured. Also, the contact mentioned that the temperature reader and additional components may have been damaged due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678294, filed 2015-01, 98,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 40% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR
87 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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