1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
1997 Lincoln Town Car
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1990-91 cars in 25 states:
Corrosion of hood-latch striker causes detachment, so hood can open unexpectedly.
1990-97 police/fleet/natural gas:
Bearing within lower ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack; could result in separation, allowing control arm to drop to the ground.
1991:
Distorted fuel lines may contact steering-column universal joint and be damaged.
1991-92:
Secondary hood latch may not engage; if primary latch releases when car is moving, hood could fly up.
1992-1992:
This vehicle was previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component.
1992-93:
Speed-control deactivation switch can develop short that could result in underhood fire, whether or not engine is running.
1992-98 Town Car w/speed control system:
The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness.
1994:
Brake-pedal pushrod retainer may be missing or improperly installed, which can cause disengagement and loss of braking.
1994:
Nuts and bolts that attach rear brake adapter to axle-housing flange can loosen and separate, allowing damage to ABS sensor, hydraulic line, and parking-brake cable.
1995:
Seal between fuel-filler pipe and tank may not be fully cured, which could allow fuel to leak.
1995:
Some passenger-side airbags may not inflate properly; also, igniter cap can separate, releasing hot gases.
1995-96 fleet cars only:
Corrosion of inadequately lubricated Pitman arms can cause abnormal wear of joint, resulting in separation.
1995-97:
Passenger vehicles that have had the driver's airbag module replaced after April 5, 2000, may have modules with inflators that lack insufficient welds and may prevent proper inflation of the airbag.
1996:
Driver's door, when closed only to secondary latched position, may not sustain the specified 1000-pound transverse load.
1996:
Wrong parts may have been used to service seatbelts with switchable retractor for child restraints.
1996-97:
Replacement seatbelts made by TRW and sold by Ford may not restrain occupant in a collision.
1997:
Driver's airbag module could stay in position during deployment, but leave the steering wheel cavity afterward.
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