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1997 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive

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Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive
Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$37,280
Base Invoice:
$32,890
Destination:
$670
Engine/Fuel:
4.6L/281 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan Executive
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/25

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Large
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99W
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 4.6L/281
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 190 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 265 @ 3250
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44U
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.32
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.27
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 25
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 850
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3997
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : HD Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear : Four-bar-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Air springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.71
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.1 x 0.55
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code : 508
Front Tire Size : P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size : P225/75R15
Spare Tire Size : P215/70R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type : Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 42.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 44.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 20.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 117.4
Length, Overall (in) : 219
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 76.7
Height, Overall (in) : 56.9
Tread Width, Front (in) : 62.8
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 63.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 6.0
Liftover Height (in) : 30.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 22.3
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 6
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 116.0
Front Head Room (in) : 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 62.1
Front Hip Room (in) : 57.2
Second Head Room (in) : 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) : 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 62.1
Second Hip Room (in) : 57.0
Summary
Vehicle Name : Town Car
Body Style : 4 Door Sedan Executive

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
City 17/hwy 25 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Color-keyed bumpers/body-side moldings
Bright windshield/rear window moldings
Functional drip rails
Bright vertical grille
Crystalline style headlamps
Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay
Vertical taillamps w/bright surround molding in quarter panel
High-mounted rear brake light
Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors w/RH convex
Solar tinted glass
Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
Pull-away door handles
INTERIOR
Twin-comfort front lounge seats-inc: 2-way head restraints
6-way pwr driver/passenger seat
Cloth seat trim
Soft textured touch zones
Dual front seat fold-down armrests & rear seat fold-down center armrest
Full-length door armrests w/front seat storage
18 oz Sussex cut-pile floor carpet
Front/rear floor mats w/driver floor mat retention hook
Leather-wrapped 2-spoke tilt steering wheel
Finger-tip speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature
Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches
Electronic instrument cluster w/message center
Engine temp gauge
Low engine oil alert light
EEC-V malfunction alert light
Electronic alert chimes
Anti-theft alarm system (sounds horn & flashes headlights/taillights when doors/trunk are tampered with)
Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature
Pwr door locks
Delayed accessory pwr
Automatic parking brake release
Remote decklid release
Pwr decklid pull-down
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote keyless entry system w/illuminated entry, theater/exterior lighting
Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor
Rear seat heat ducts
Rear window defroster
AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
Concealed dual-diversity antenna
Electronic digital clock
Lockable/illuminated glove box
Ashtray mounted cupholders
12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel
Day/night inside rearview mirror
Full length door scuff plates
Door pull-straps
Cloth-covered headlining
Roof rail assist handle w/integrated coat hooks
Dual illuminated visor mirrors
Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray
Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors
Front seatback map pockets
Rear window ledge carpeting
Luggage compartment gray carpeting/trim-inc: spare tire cover, deck-lid liner
Luggage compartment light
MECHANICAL
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Rear-wheel drive
Brake shift interlock
3.08 axle ratio
HD 72 amp/hr battery
130 amp alternator
Electronic voltage regulator
Coolant recovery system
Front long & short-arm coil spring suspension
Rear 4-bar link suspension w/air springs on axle
Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers
P215/70R15 SBR WSW tires
Mini spare tire
Y-spoke 15" aluminum wheels
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
20.0 gallon fuel tank w/gas cap tether
Single exhaust
Single key for door/ignition
Valet key for door/ignition
SAFETY FEATURES
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
Front/rear center lap belts
Child-proof pwr door locks
Brake shift interlock
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
********************************************* ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ********************************************* STANDARAD
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* STANDARAD
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *generated in states w/two license plates* STANDARAD
ELECTROCHROMIC AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS & COMPASS -inc: driver-side & rearview electrochromic mirrors, instrument panel- mounted compass $330
ELECTRONIC TRACTION ASSIST $215
TRAILER WIRING PKG -inc: HD instrument panel to rear lamp harness, HD dash panel harness, boxed kit w/trailer tow relays/plug/wiring $80
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) $60
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) $360
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS (REQ: CA/MA/NY Base Price Adjustment or National Base Price) $100
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) STANDARAD
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) STANDARAD
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
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) STANDARAD
Engine
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
ELECTRONIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Spare Tires
MINI SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE -inc: matching wheel $220
Tires
P215/70R15 WSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P.E.P.
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle STANDARAD
Seat Type
CLOTH TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
LEATHER TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEATS $770
Paint Type
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Region
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* STANDARAD
Region
NATIONAL REGION STANDARAD
BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH REGION *Affects color availability* STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
all components except tires, wear items, maintenance

Drivetrain:
2 Years/24,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
perforation of sheet metal panels

Emissions:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts
Short Term California
3 Years/50,000 Miles
Long Term California
7 Years/70,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
Towing for warranty covered breakdowns
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
96V231000

Potential 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
News - 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.