1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Steeringcolumn Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

3 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#11209325 | May 22, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY BECAME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.

#10080265 | July 1, 2004 Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING . THE CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE SPINE AND SEVERAL LIMBS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NM *LA

#10001736 | January 10, 2003

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO UNLOCK. *TT *JB

Other 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 39 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 33 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 15 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 10 complaints Steering 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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