One problem related to instrument panel failure has been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. When the heater unit mode selector was activated, there was no power response. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the panic alarm system sounded when the passenger side door was opened. The alarm was turned off with assistance. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired due to the cost of the diagnostic test. The cause of the failures have not yet been determined. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 48,000.