1997 Lincoln Town CAR Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%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 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Lincoln Town CAR, 0% 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.
“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 2001-06Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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