1997 Lincoln Town Car

1997 Lincoln Town Car Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$37,280 - $43,200

Original MSRP:
$32,890 - $37,982

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1997 Lincoln Town Car Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V231000
Number of Units Affected 742
Summary Two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.
Consequence In the event of a frontal collision, the air bag module would stay in position during deployment. However, the module could leave the steering wheel cavity following air bag deployment.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that were missing.
Notes No owner notification will be perfomred on this campaign since the vehicles are still in transit to dealers or are being held at dealerships.
Dates of Manufacture October 1996
Manufacturer Recall Number 96S58

1997 Lincoln Town Car Models & Prices

1997 Lincoln Town Car Executive
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Executive $37,280 $32,890 $536 / Month*

1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Signature $39,640 $34,920 $569 / Month*

1997 Lincoln Town Car Cartier
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Cartier $43,200 $37,982 $619 / Month*

1997 Lincoln Town Car Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
Executive Signature Cartier
City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
Executive Signature Cartier
Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay
Bright vertical grille
Bright windshield/rear window moldings
Color-keyed bumpers/body-side moldings
Crystalline style headlamps
Dual pwr heated remote-control electrochromic mirrors w/memory, RH convex    
Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors w/memory, RH convex    
Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors w/RH convex    
Functional drip rails
High-mounted rear brake light
Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
Pull-away door handles
Solar tinted glass
Two-tone contrasting paint w/upper body-side accent paint stripe    
Vertical taillamps w/bright surround molding in quarter panel
INTERIOR Features
Executive Signature Cartier
12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel
18 oz Sussex cut-pile floor carpet
6-way pwr driver/passenger seat
AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette    
Anti-theft alarm system (sounds horn & flashes headlights/taillights when doors/trunk are tampered with)
Ashtray mounted cupholders
Automatic parking brake release
Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor
Cloth seat trim  
Cloth-covered headlining
Compass    
Concealed dual-diversity antenna
Day/night inside rearview mirror  
Delayed accessory pwr
Door pull-straps
Dual front seat fold-down armrests & rear seat fold-down center armrest    
Dual front seat storage armrests & rear seat fold-down center armrest  
Dual illuminated visor mirrors
EEC-V malfunction alert light
Electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror    
Electronic alert chimes
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette    
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: premium sound system    
Electronic digital clock
Electronic instrument cluster w/message center
Engine temp gauge
Finger-tip speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature
Front seatback map pockets
Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors
Front/rear floor mats w/driver floor mat retention hook
Full length door scuff plates
Full-length door armrests w/front seat storage
JBL audio system-inc: digital signal processing, 145-watt amp, upgraded speakers    
Leather-wrapped 2-spoke tilt steering wheel
Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches
Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray
Lockable/illuminated glove box
Low engine oil alert light
Luggage compartment gray carpeting/trim-inc: spare tire cover, deck-lid liner
Luggage compartment light
Nudo leather seating surfaces    
Programmable garage door opener  
Pwr decklid pull-down
Pwr door locks
Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature
Rear seat heat ducts
Rear vanity mirrors    
Rear window defroster
Rear window ledge carpeting
Remote decklid release
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote keyless entry system w/illuminated entry, theater/exterior lighting
Roof rail assist handle w/integrated coat hooks
Soft textured touch zones
Steering wheel w/audio/climate controls  
Twin-comfort front lounge seats-inc: 2-way head restraints    
Twin-comfort front lounge seats-inc: dual pwr recliners, memory seats, pwr lumbar support, 2-way head restraints    
Twin-comfort front lounge seats-inc: dual pwr recliners, memory seats, pwr lumbar support, 4-way front seat head restraints, 5-temp heated cushion & seat back    
MECHANICAL Features
Executive Signature Cartier
130 amp alternator
16" spoke aluminum wheels    
20.0 gallon fuel tank w/gas cap tether
3.08 axle ratio  
3.27 axle ratio    
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
Brake shift interlock
Coolant recovery system
Dual exhaust    
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Electronic traction assist    
Electronic voltage regulator
Front long & short-arm coil spring suspension
Geometric-spoke 15" aluminum wheels    
HD 72 amp/hr battery
Mini spare tire
Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers
P215/70R15 SBR WSW tires  
P225/60R16 all-season SBR WSW tires    
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Rear 4-bar link suspension w/air springs on axle
Rear-wheel drive
Single exhaust  
Single key for door/ignition
Valet key for door/ignition
Y-spoke 15" aluminum wheels    
No Category Features
Executive Signature Cartier
**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES EQUIPMENT WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACES BASE MODELS STANDARD EQUIPMENT**  
SAFETY FEATURES Features
Executive Signature Cartier
Child-proof pwr door locks
Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Dual note horn
Front/rear center lap belts

1997 Lincoln Town Car Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
Executive Signature Cartier
15" Y-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS    
16" 8-WINDOW CHROME WHEELS    
16" 8-WINDOW CHROME WHEELS -inc: P225/60R16 tires (N/A w/54J Jack Nicklaus Pkg)    
16" SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: 663 Ride Control Pkg or 54J Jack Nicklaus Pkg)    
60K SPECIAL VALUE PKG DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*    
60T TOURING PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
DRIVER/PASSENGER HEATED SEATS (REQ: D_ Leather Seats)    
ELECTROCHROMIC AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS & COMPASS -inc: driver-side & rearview electrochromic mirrors, instrument panel- mounted compass  
ELECTRONIC TRACTION ASSIST  
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *generated in states w/two license plates*
INTEGRATED VOICE-ACTIVATED CELLULAR PHONE *service may not be available in all areas*  
JACK NICKLAUS SPECIAL EDITION PKG -inc: leather seats, instrument panel w/elm burl wood grain & Jack Nicklaus applique, front fender-mounted badging, floor mats w/Golden Bear logo, ebony trunk insert w/embroidered Lincoln star, 16" aluminum wheels, custom personalized Jack Nicklaus leather golf bag    
JBL AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: digital signal processing, 145 watt amplifier, upgraded speakers    
PAINT STRIPE DELETE  
PWR GLASS MOONROOF *deletes rear vanity mirrors*  
RIDE CONTROL PKG -inc: aux pwr steering oil cooler, revised springs/shocks & 28.5mm front stabilizer bar *NET*    
RIDE CONTROL PKG -inc: P225/60R16 WSW tires, 16" spoke aluminum wheels, aux pwr steering oil cooler, 3.27 axle ratio, revised springs/ shocks & 28.5mm front stabilizer bar, dual exhaust *NET*    
SPECIAL VALUE PKG -inc: traction assist, JBL audio system, electrochromic mirror/compass *GROSS*    
TOURING PKG -inc: traction assist, JBL audio system, electrochromic mirror/compass, pwr moonroof, ride control pkg *GROSS*    
TRAILER WIRING PKG -inc: HD instrument panel to rear lamp harness, HD dash panel harness, boxed kit w/trailer tow relays/plug/wiring
TRUNK-MOUNTED 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER    
TRUNK-MOUNTED 10-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 58L JBL Audio System)    
EMISSIONS Options
Executive Signature Cartier
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK BASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Available only to CA/MA/NY dealers for vehicles to be delivered & registered to residents in CA/MA/ NY*    
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS  
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS (REQ: CA/MA/NY Base Price Adjustment or National Base Price)    
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
NATIONAL BASE PRICE (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be sold by contiguous states dealers and/or for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be delivered & registered to residents outside of CA/MA/NY*    
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
Executive Signature Cartier
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD)
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
Executive Signature Cartier
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO)
LIVERY PKG -inc: HD 84 amp battery, aux trans fluid cooler, aux pwr steering fluid cooler, dual exhaust, 3.27 axle ratio,full size spare tire w/matching aluminum wheel,upgraded front stabilizer bar (LPO)    
PRICED DORA
No Header Options
Executive Signature Cartier
********************************************* ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX *********************************************
PAINT Options
Executive Signature Cartier
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)  
CONTRASTING CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)    
EXTRA COST TRI-COAT PAINT *affects color availability*    
MONOTONE PAINT TREATMENT *deletes contrasting lower body-side treatment*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
Executive Signature Cartier
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle
REGION Options
Executive Signature Cartier
BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH REGION *Affects color availability*  
NATIONAL REGION  
SEAT TYPE Options
Executive Signature Cartier
CLOTH TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEATS (STD)  
LEATHER TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEATS  
LEATHER TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEATS (STD)    
SPARE TIRE Options
Executive Signature Cartier
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE -inc: matching wheel
MINI SPARE TIRE (STD)
TIRES Options
Executive Signature Cartier
P215/70R15 WSW TIRES (STD)  
P225/60R16 ALL-SEASON WSW TIRES (REQ: 663 Ride Control Pkg, 648 Chrome Wheels, or 54J Jack Nicklaus Pkg)    
P225/60R16 ALL-SEASON WSW TIRES (STD)    
TRANSMISSION Options
Executive Signature Cartier
ELECTRONIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

1997 Lincoln Town Car Technical Specifications

Brakes
Executive Signature Cartier
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.0 11.3 x 1.0 11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.55 11.1 x 0.55 11.1 x 0.55
Cargo Area Dimensions
Executive Signature Cartier
Trunk Volume (ft) 22.3 22.3 22.3
Engine
Executive Signature Cartier
Displacement 4.6L/281 4.6L/281 4.6L/281
Engine Type Gas V8 Gas V8 Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 4250 190 @ 4250 210 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 265 @ 3250 265 @ 3250 275 @ 3250
Exterior Dimensions
Executive Signature Cartier
Height, Overall (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9
Length, Overall (in) 219 219 219
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.0 6.0 6.0
Wheelbase (in) 117.4 117.4 117.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 76.7 76.7 76.7
Fuel Tank
Executive Signature Cartier
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.0 20.0 20.0
Steering
Executive Signature Cartier
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4 3.4 3.4
Steering Type Recirculating Ball Recirculating Ball Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 42.0 42.0 42.0
Suspension
Executive Signature Cartier
Suspension Type - Front HD Short/Long Arm HD Short/Long Arm HD Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear Four-bar-link Four-bar-link Four-bar-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Air springs w/Air springs w/Air springs
Tires
Executive Signature Cartier
Front Tire Size P215/70R15 P215/70R15 P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/70R15 P215/70R15 P225/60R16
Transmission
Executive Signature Cartier
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
Executive Signature Cartier
Front Head Room (in) 39.1 39.1 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6 42.6 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 62.1 62.1 62.1
Passenger Capacity 6 6 6
Passenger Volume (ft) 116.0 116.0 116.0
Second Head Room (in) 38.0 38.0 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) 41.1 41.1 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 62.1 62.1 62.1
Weight Information
Executive Signature Cartier
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3997 3977 4117

1997 Lincoln Town Car Safety Features

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.