1997 Lincoln Town Car fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Lincoln Town Car — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving engine overheated and died. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer indicated that intake manifold cracked . Consumer stateed that manifold should be metal. *ak the consumer was requesting reimbursement of intake manifold repair cost. *yh”
filed Aug 28, 2002
“While driving 65-70 mph, there was steam coming from under the hood, vehicle lost all cooling fluid. Dealer determined that intake manifold had a 3 inch fatigue crack.*ak consumer had received recall 97m91 regarding this problem and is requesting reimbursement. *slc”
filed Jun 20, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe
CSP 08B04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 15, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Town Car | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 Town Car | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Town Car | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 Town Car | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 Town Car | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 Town Car | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 Town Car | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.