1997 Lincoln Town CAR Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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 vehicle has michelin xw4 tires, size 225/60/r16. While examining his vehicle, the contact noticed that all four tires were dry rotted. The tires were taken to the dealer and they stated that all of them needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10280336, filed 2009-08, 33,000 miles“Michelin tire sidewalls and tread walls cracked. The tires were inspected and the consumer was told that they needed to be replaced. The consumer requested that michelin either provide him with four new tires or the money to replace them. The consumer stated the dealer informed him this was a dangerous defect. The consumer stated would like to be reimbursed 50% of the cost to replace the tires. Updated 11/1/07”
NHTSA complaint #10174332, filed 2006-11“Front end shimmied, making it difficult to steer and handle vehicle when driving at highway speeds, and on rough roads. Dealer has replaced idler arm . Also, consumer replaced tires and shocks, but defect still occurs. Cause is still unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #867275, filed 2000-08“The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The vehicle has michelin weatherwise ii tires, size p215/70r15 (na). While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact experienced an immediate loss of air pressure in the tires, causing the vehicle to swerve. He pulled the vehicle over and called aaa. The tire was changed and the contact drove to a tire shop to get new valve stems. This was the second occurrence of this failure. The first time was in april of 2007. The VIN, failure mileage, and DOT number were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10231573, filed 2008-06Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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