1997 Lincoln Town CAR Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 1% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Abs system failed causing vehicle to spin out and tire blowout, loss of control resulting in accident ( no deployment of air bags during collision and seat belts did not restraint properly), injuries due to defects. Yh”
NHTSA complaint #607156, filed 1999-02“An extremely strong mildew odor is coming from the air conditioning unit, causing passengers to become ill. Dealer states odor is due to coil which is too tight around air conditioner, preventing water to escape, and causing mildew odor. Emergency brake shoes were replaced. Brakes squeal, dealer has replaced front brake pads, resurfaced rotors, lubed caliper slides, replaced rear brake pads, machined rear rotors, however brakes still squeal. Both rear wheels were covered with gear lube. Drivers shoulder belt would not retract at times, dealer replaced seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #891648, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 00V157001Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
- 00V157002Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 35 | 24% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 11 | 12% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
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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