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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
BC5200961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50476 | Vehicles 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. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
BC5221961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50496 | Revised 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. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
5253 | 12/01/1998 | 615370 | Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may experience a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
BC5220961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50495 | Information on servicing vehicles with fluid leak from the front axle vent. revised cover pt# f6tz-4033-ba. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
BC1661970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51137 | Repair kit box 4 is available to service 93 and newer vehicles which are not covered by repair kit box 1, 2, & 3. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
WHEELS | |||||
7434 | 11/01/1999 | 610821 | Some vehicles may exhibit wheel / tire related vibration that is difficult to diagnose. *tt | 05/15/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
07/01/2004 | 4 | ||
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 | |||
07/26/2005 | 109902 | 1 | 10/25/1997 |
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 | |||
09/27/2005 | 122200 | 1 | 06/27/2002 |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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AR | EL DORADO | 71730 | TEAGUE LINCOLN FORD | 870-864-9400 |
CA | REDDING | 96002 | BUDGET AUTO SALES | 530-226-5660 |