1997 Lincoln Town CAR Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 314 complaints for this model year.
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 theft alarm system activates on a random basis. By following the ownwers manual, the system may be deactivated by entering the code at the drivers door,however on sometimes the alarm will immediately reactivate. I have been advised that this system cannot be disabled manually to prevent follow on alarms. Was suggested that I have a new ignition swithch installed however no guarantee as to this solving the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10069786, filed 2004-01“Anti theft - system would go off on its own; locked garage, etc. After 3 tries, dealer replaced sterring column tamper switch. (3/15/00). No problem since then. Soon roof rocker switch has broken twice. You still must be extremely careful when opening and closing the sun roof.”
NHTSA complaint #722159, filed 2000-05“When making a left hand turn while traveling 15 MPH steering wheel locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the left. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the rack and pinion. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #847501, filed 1999-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 11 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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