1997 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 314 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intake manifold is made of plastic and ford recalled the police cars and replaced them early on in 1997 according to service personnel at ford dealership, also as soon as I can get the information on my dad's Lincoln town a 97 also, his intake failed on his one week after mine, his had 80,000+ miles. This is not supposed to happen to an integral part of the engine as this. He had his replaced at the dealership and I saved a $125.00 by having mine replaced at my local garage. His costs was around $550. …”
NHTSA complaint #739694, filed 2001-01“I was driving down a remote highway with the car on cruise control going 60mph. The high temperature alarm sounded, so I immediately pulled over. I opened the hood and hot coolant was spraying out all over the engine. Since the coolant reservoir was still over half full, I drove downhill going only 25mph, to a populated area approximately 1.5 miles away where I could receive assistance. I called a tow truck and had to be towed 75 miles to the Lincoln dealership in las vegas, nv. I left the car, and was later informed that the intake manifold had failed and had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #758360, filed 2002-02“A bulletin (# 97m91, & 97m91-s1 dated may 1996) was issued by ford motor co informing owners of 1997 Lincoln towncar, that this vehicle may develop fatigue cracks in some of the composite intake manifolds used on the 4.6 l sohc engines installed in the effected cars. This condition happened to my auto and I broke down in the calif desert and had to be towed to the nearest town where I had to have it fixed in order to return home. The dealer in the town in calif said that there is a recall on this problem. When I returned home I contacted the dealer and they said that my engine was not covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #758884, filed 2002-03“Consumer was informed of water leaking, vehicle taken to a repair shop and informed of a cracked intake manifold. Manufacturer was notified. Consumer states that the intake manifold failed in a forward area that was made of plastic, consumer is requesting reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #8011885, filed 2002-06“While driving 65-70 MPH, there was steam coming from under the hood, vehicle lost all cooling fluid. Dealer determined that intake manifold had a 3 inch fatigue crack. Consumer had received recall 97m91 regarding this problem and is requesting reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #8012203, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10026401May 15, 2008Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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