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1LNLM82WXVY616455
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
LINCOLN
Vehicle Model
Town Car
Vehicle Trim
Signature/Touring Edition/Jack Nicklaus Edition
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1LNLM82W*VY
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Year
1997
Plant City
WIXOM
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Note
Body Code: FC
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4604.764984
Displacement (CI)
281
Displacement (L)
4.6
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
190
Engine Brake (hp) To
210
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
1LN
World Manufacturer Identifier
LM82W
Vehicle Descriptor Section
X
Check Digit
VY616455
Vehicle Identifier Section
EPA Fuel Economy
City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300
CO2 Emissions
493.72222222222223 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (8 Found)
Total Recalls
8
Vehicle
1997 LINCOLN Town Car
Source
NHTSA Database
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 April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering sha...
Consequence:
If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
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 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
Campaign: 15E082000
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 COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPM...
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:
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.
Campaign: 00V157002
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 THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED...
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:
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.
Campaign: 00V157001
Owner Complaints (328)
Total Complaints
328
Crashes Reported
10
Injuries Reported
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This has happened to me 3 times in the past 3 months. While driving interstate highway at night and traveling 65 to 70 miles per hr., without any warning or symptoms, the headlights turn off. They then turn on and off a few times and then seem to cor..."
ODI #11487465
AIR BAGS
"The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle that crashed into the contact was driving at approximately 55 MPH. The air bags fa..."
ODI #11472824 | Crash reported
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