NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Craftsmen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car, describing incidents dated August 13, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10895942 · Filed
BLEW A SPARK PLUG, DAMAGING ENGINE AND COIL. MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS
JMRL/CRAFTSMEN/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY LABELS
NHTSA #02V182000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2002 · JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC.
Potentially affected: 79 vehicles
Owners notified November 4, 2002
Defect description
CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, AS ALTERED BY JMRL SALES & SERVICE, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE VEHICLES LACK PROPER EMERGENCY ESCAPE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JMRL AT 1-800-762-0447.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car model years
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