1997 Lincoln Town Car: check engine light

6 of the 312 complaints about the 1997 Lincoln Town Car describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 117,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2008
1
2004
1
2003
1
2001
3
2000
1
1999
1
1998
1
1997
6
1996
3
1995
2
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer however, the contact stated that he repaired the vehicle independently with aftermarket parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · 137,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine began to misfire. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the engine manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, on a separate occasion the front lower control arm fractured and collapsed onto the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Engine · 118,000 miles · GA

I was driving as usual and the intake manifold cracked or had been cracking over time. The engine made a ping noise and the coolant was leaking down into the engine. The engine light came on immediately. The manifold, thermostat, and gaskets had to be repaired. The cost for this repair was over $1,200.00.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The power brakes and steering lost power and the check engine warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the intake manifold had a leak. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Engine · 117,000 miles · PA

Dt: contact stated the vehicle stalled at low speeds and the engine light was on. He was told by an independent mechanic it was a manifold leak. The dealer has not been contacted. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. Due to the excessive expense no repairs have been made.

Filed Dec 30, 1997 · Engine · TX

Check engine light comes on.