Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 04/21/1997

The airbag warning light pops on and stays on when driving the vehicle. Has taken to dealer 5 times to have problem corrected, but they still can't fix the problem.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Would be driving & the steering wheel would have too much play. Feels like losing control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer. Steering pressure sensor has been rplaced or changed & affects the steering of the vehicle. Rocker arm was cracked & needed replacing. Had an accident due to lack of control of steering wheel. Hit a telephone pole & the air bags deployed. Suffered injuries.


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