Vehicle Report

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Executive 4dr Sedan

VIN 1LNLM81W4VY757569
Sedan Rear Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
1997 Lincoln Town Car front view
1997
Year
Lincoln
Make
Town Car
Model
$0
MSRP

Safety Recalls

8 open campaigns
15E082000 2015-10-06
STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured Ap...

Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-...

07V336000 2007-08-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED...

01V318000 2001-10-03
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER I...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON...

00V157002 2000-06-12
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO CO...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

00V157001 2000-06-12
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TH...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

98V322000 1998-12-16
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEAR...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

98I001000 1998-04-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OF CERTAIN 1995-1997...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR, INSTALL TWO NEW TUBE BUNDLE CLIPS, AND CHECK THE BRAKE LINES FOR PROPER CLEARANCES. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE DAMAGED SECTION...

96V231000 1996-11-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALL ANY BOLTS THAT ARE MISSING.

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
4.6L V8
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
()

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
190 hp @ 4,250 rpm
Torque
265 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
0–60 mph
6.55 s
City / Highway
15 / 23 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Fuel tank
20 gal
Range (combined)
300 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
218 in
Width
76 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
117 in
Curb weight
4,040 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Max towing
2,000 lbs
Seats
0
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
N N head airbags N side-mounted airbags O
1997 Lincoln Town Car rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Ivory Metallic
Willow Frost Pearl Metallic
Desert Violet
Silver Frost Pearl Metallic
Dark Cordovan Metallic
Ivory
Arctic Blue Pearl Metallic
Medium Pewter Pearl Metallic

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