Lincoln Lincoln 1997

Model Lincoln made in 1997 by Lincoln got 3 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1997

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
BC520096100110/01/199650476Vehicles may experience unexplained mil light codes &/or irregular shifting (a4ld). the -12a581- (95-96) or -12b637- (97) wire loom is coming into contact w/ the center wiper access plate lwr ctr. *tt04/24/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
BC522196100110/01/199650496Revised hose part# f6hz-9j291-a has been developed to replace hose that shows signs of deterioration, cracks may appear in the outer covering of the hose. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
525312/01/1998615370Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may experience a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. *tt01/13/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
BC522096100110/01/199650495Information on servicing vehicles with fluid leak from the front axle vent. revised cover pt# f6tz-4033-ba. *tt04/24/1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BC166197020101/02/199751137Repair kit box 4 is available to service 93 and newer vehicles which are not covered by repair kit box 1, 2, & 3. *jd06/27/1997
WHEELS
743411/01/1999610821Some vehicles may exhibit wheel / tire related vibration that is difficult to diagnose. *tt05/15/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/01/20044
 Problems with headlights on 1997 lincoln. *mr the consumer lost both the headlights and the interior lights. the service dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. when the problem recurred, the service dealer suggested that they fixed the problem. the consumer was in accident when all of a sudden the lights had come back on. the consumer was later informed that the fuse resistor was recalled and changed from an 18 amp to a 25 amp. also, the security alarm would activate intermittently. *sc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/26/2005109902110/25/1997
 Defective intake manifold on 4.6 liter lincoln town car, had problems as far back as 2003 with performance of engine, took car in for suspension repair and was told the intake manifold was cracked and should be replaced, did that day july 26, 2005. ask ford co. for assistance was told there would not be any. *nm
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
09/27/2005122200106/27/2002
 Dt: the contact owns 1997 lincoln town car executive series that experienced an issue a lower ball joint problem. while driving and performing a right hand turn at 15 mph the lower ball joint separated from the front control arm, causing the left driver's side front tire to fall off. also, this involved the wheel well allowing the frame to strike the pavement when this occurred, it abruptly stopped the vehicle. the vehicle was towed home. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealership. the tow truck driver and the contact determined the cause for this failure was the lower ball joints. no repairs or corrections have been made. nhtsa recall 98v322000 was issued concerning the front control arm lower ball joints, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
AREL DORADO71730TEAGUE LINCOLN FORD870-864-9400
CAREDDING96002BUDGET AUTO SALES530-226-5660