Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Power Train problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 30 mph, the lower ball joint failed. The contact spoke in detail regarding the control arm. The vehicle was towed to his private mechanic and it was determined that the control arm was the cause of failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 153,000. The upper ball joints, lower control arm bushings and right lower control arm were all replaced. The mechanic also noted the rear main seal and transmission front pump seal was starting to leak. Update 09/11/07.
While turning/braking, the vehicle stalled and lost lose power. The consumer various parts were replaced on the vehicle, however the vehicle continued to stall. Finally the pcm was reprogrammed and the dpfe sensor was replaced.
Whenever driving at any speed, the speedometer showed less speed than vehicle was actually doing. It was going go 70mph, but speedometer showed 50mph. Took to dealer at least twice. Mechanic said speedometer meets all factory specs. Manufacturer agreed w/dealership. Had vehicle tested by outside mechanic.