1997 Lincoln Town CAR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Without any indication, the hood popped up while driving . Upon replacement of the hood latch assembly, the problem appeared to be corrected, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had its second latch replacement. The consumer feels it a bad latch design because of the consistent problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10048131, filed 2004-01, 90,000 miles“While driving between 10 and 15 MPH on wet pavement and making a turn, vehicle made a clunking noise, and ABS system locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the right and go off the road. There were no other vehicles involved in this incident, and there were no injuries. Dealership examined vehicle, and stated that ABS system had no problems, and this was considered to be normal operation. Please provide any additional information/attachments. …”
NHTSA complaint #894509, filed 2001-08“The water leak is coming in from the windshield wiper motor assembly. I have talked with other 1997 Lincoln towncar owners and they all have the same problem. The water enters the car under the windshield wiper motor and runs down the firewall underneth the carpet and forms a pool of water underneth the carpet in the rear passenger compartment. The dealer tries to sell you an undercoating and does not guaratnee this will fix the problem”
NHTSA complaint #703948, filed 1999-03“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 service bulletins
- 10018074May 8, 2007Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. A possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 12 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
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 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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