1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
4 recalls, 54 complaints - 24 TSBs
90V093000 May 9, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy
ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
90V050000 Mar 6, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Consequence
LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.
Remedy
INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
85V123000 Oct 7, 1985
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED IN THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER ON THE ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE SHIFT LINKAGE TRUNNION, GROMMET AND ADJUSTMENT BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
4 crashes 27 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 25, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 2008
CAR WAS PARKED WITH TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN PARK POSITION WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGIN TO ROLL AWAY. WHEN THE CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR AND CAME TO REST, THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR WAS IN REVERSE POSITION. *TR
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 5, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE HOOD WAS POPPED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND INDICATED IT MAY HAVE BEEN SOMETHING ELECTRICAL THAT CAUS... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 3, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
PAINT PEELING, EMISSIONS BAD.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 22, 2002
Incident date: Apr 17, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS LURCHING, THEN CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP, CALIPER AND BRAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 22, 2002
Incident date: Apr 17, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS LURCHING, THEN CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP, CALIPER AND BRAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Feb 26, 2001
STRAPS THAT HOLD FUEL TANK IN PLACE HAVE BEEN RUBBING ON TANK, FUEL TANK IS LEAKING DUE TO THAT. *AK THE TANK NEEDS REPLACING. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 29, 2001
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TEMPERAMENTAL AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 23, 2001
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TEMPERAMENTAL AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *SLC
TIRES
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
MODEL POWER PRIMA ATERMARKET TIRE SIZE P21570R15 WITH 30,000 MILES WITH 80,000 MILE WARRANTY. DRIVER'SFRONT TIRE BELT BROKE INSIDE THE TIRE, CAUSING TIRE TO GO OUT OF ROUND. CONSUMER HAD TO BUY 2 BRAND NEW TIRES BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS UNDRIVEABLE.*AK DOT #H288YPE1513. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 6, 1999
NO SUMMARY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 1999
STARTED CAR AFTER IT HAD SET FOR THREE DAY, PUT IT IN REVERSE, TOUCHED GAS PEDAL TO BACK UP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR SHOT BACKWARDS LIKE A ROCKET, GOING AT AN UNCONTROLABLE RATE OF SPEED, BRAKING DID NOT EFFECT IT. FINALLY AFTER SHOVING IN PARK AND TURNING IGNITION OFF, IT CAME TO REST AT REAR OF A BUI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 23, 1998
Incident date: Apr 2, 1994
MY CAR BEGAN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SURGING (FEELING LIKE SOMEONE IS REPEATEDLY MASHING ON AND THEN LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATER) SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS INCLUDING A FORD DEALERSHIP OVER THE PAST YEARS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT WILLN'T IDLE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Jul 12, 1998
ORIGINAL ALTERNATOR REPLACED ON 11-23-96, NEW ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 14, 1998
Incident date: Aug 6, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 28, 1998
Incident date: May 12, 1997
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ALTERNATOR.*AK *JB
Fire
WHEELS
Oct 3, 1997
Incident date: Jul 7, 1997
LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
WHEN SHIFT SELECTOR IS PUT IN DRIVE IT READS OVERDRIVE/OVERDRIVE READS NEUTRAL.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 23, 1997
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND THE ROOF CAME OFF .*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 20, 1996
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSED THE VEHICLE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 8, 1996
Incident date: Aug 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE ROOF FLEW OFF. *AK
WHEELS
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 7, 1996
RIGHT REAR WHEEL SHEARED OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 6, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, AND COULD NOT GET THE PERSON OUT, HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 26, 1996
Incident date: Jun 9, 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND COMPLETELY BURNED, CAUSING THE HOUSE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL, SPECIFICALLY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 17, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE/INJURY. *DH
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 27, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 6, 1996
CONSUMER STARTED THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE INGNITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 3, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, 5 TO 10 SECONDS LATER, FLAMES WERE COMING UNDER STEERING WHEEL CAUSED BY FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH HEATS UP THE KEY FROM WARM TO VERY HOT. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 13, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE INI STEERING COLUMN. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
IGNITION FIRE. *SD
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 13, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1993
THE STAINLESS STEEL TRIM ON THE DOORS ARE SHARP AND THE OWNER HAD HER FINGER AMPUTATED OF THE DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 10, 1995
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO BURN. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1995
FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE PARKED AT THE DEALER, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SHORT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
DROVE OUT OF PARKING LOT, ABOUT 1 TO 3 MINUTES LATER, SMOKE POURED OUT OF STEERING COLUMN, AROUND GEAR SHIFT LEVER; MINUTES LATER, CAR ENGULFED WITH FLAMES. *A
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: May 14, 1994
IGNITION FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES A LITTLE SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM AROUND THE STEERING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
EXPERIENCED FIRE IN FRONT DASH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
CAR WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES A LITTLE SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM AROUND THE STEERING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
EXPERIENCED FIRE IN FRONT DASH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 10, 1996
Incident date: Apr 9, 1996
THE ENGINE SURGES WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
WHEN ENGAGING INTO GEAR, THERE WAS A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. TT
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 7, 1995
FOUR YEAR OLD MANAGED TO GET INTO VEHICLE, TOUCHED GEAR BOX CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD; WENT THRU FENCE, HIT HOUSE; KEY WAS NOT IN IGNITION. TT
Crash
Showing 50 of 54 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
24 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA03014
Opened: Aug 22, 2003 , Closed: Aug 12, 2004
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 182 REPORTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.THE DATA EXAMINED DURING THE INVESTIGATION SUGGEST THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG CRASH SENSING SYSTEM'S ALGORITHM MAY RECOGNIZE CERTAIN NON-CRASH INCIDENTS AS DEPLOYABLE EVENTS.ODI HAS NOT,... Read more
PE03011
Opened: Mar 14, 2003 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 173 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2003 LINCOLN TOWN CARS.MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT ONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY IMPACT.ANALYSIS SHOWED THAT MY 2001 THROUGH EARLY MY 2003 TOWN... Read more
DP99004
Opened: Jul 29, 1999 , Closed: Apr 6, 2000
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES' CRUISE CONTROL IS ENERGIZED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON.IT IS ALLEGED THAT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVENT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT.
EA99010
Opened: Apr 9, 1999 , Closed: May 4, 1999
FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
EA99006
Opened: Mar 11, 1999 , Closed: May 19, 1999
UNDER HOOD FIRES
ALLEGED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
PE98055
Opened: Oct 27, 1998 , Closed: Mar 11, 1999
UNDER HOOD FIRES
ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINER.
PE98052
Opened: Sep 25, 1998 , Closed: Apr 9, 1999
FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING
THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH AN ONBOARD REFUELIG VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY THE EPA.THE EPA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH ,AND APPROVED BY NHTSA, REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REFUELED AT A RATE OF 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE (THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED TO BE USED IN REF... Read more
EA91021
Opened: Mar 29, 1991 , Closed: Mar 16, 1992
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91018
Opened: Nov 27, 1990 , Closed: Mar 29, 1991
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89100
Opened: Mar 14, 1989 , Closed: Jul 12, 1989
FUEL FILLER PIPE SPURTING
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PE88012
Opened: Jan 15, 1988 , Closed: May 2, 1988
NON COLLISION FIRES
SUMMARY: ALLEGEDLY THE AXLE BEARINGS ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES OVER-HEAT IGNITING COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS NEARBY.RECOMMENDATION: OPEN PE SEND LETTER TO FORD.===
DP87029
Opened: Aug 17, 1987 , Closed: Oct 23, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
LINCOLN TOWN CAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN TOWN CAR across all model years (1983, 2011).
125
Total Recalls
4,352
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
409
Reported Crashes
507
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN TOWN CAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 114 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 207 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 161 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 99 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 242 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 71 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 207 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 203 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 194 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 395 | View |
| 1996 | 10 | 316 | View |
| 1995 | 9 | 241 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 212 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 226 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 312 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 278 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 267 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 97 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 123 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 40 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 4 | 54 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |