1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

4 recalls, 312 complaints - 66 TSBs

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more

3,600,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD ... Read more

Consequence

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

262,695 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

175,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES OR IS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION, AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

73,837 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

312 total complaints 11 crashes 109 fires 14 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	37
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	9
SEATS	9

Incident date: Apr 29, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Incident date: Apr 6, 2001

THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN ON A TRIP OF APPROXIMATELY 450 MILES AND WAS THEN PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY WHERE IT SAT WITHOUT BEING ENTERED, CRANKED OR DRIVEN FOR 2 WEEKS. AT AROUND MIDNIGHT, WHILE MY FAMILY WAS SLEEPING, A NEIGHBOR CAME BEATING ON OUR DOOR TO TELL US THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. AT THAT POI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A SET OF GOODYEAR ARRIVIVA 2 TIRES, LINE SIZE P205/75 R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND AFTER RECEIVING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED WRINKLES ON THE SIDE WALL. HE THEN RETURNED ALL OF THE TIRES TO THE M... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2010

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH TURNING ONTO AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS SURPASSING 85 AND I COULD NOT MAKE IT STOP. I TRIED STOMPING ON THE BRAKES AND IT FIRST SLOWED THE CAR BUT THE ACCELERATION OVERPOWERED THEM, I HAD TO THROW MY CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN IT OFF CO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2009

LINCOLN, TOWN CAR,1992, MANUAL SAYS TO TURN OFF AIR SUSPENSION BEFORE JACKING AUTOMOBILE. NOT WHEN TIRE GO FLAT . WHEN TIRE IS FLAT FOR 30+ MINUTES. THE AIR SUSPENSION PUMP CONTINUES TO PUMP TILL IT DESTROYS THE REAR SUSPENSION. THERE BY LOWERING THE AUTOMOBILES REAR END TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL.( 2"). ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2005

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOOSENED AND LIFTED UP. THE HOOD BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VIEW AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY SWITCH LANES TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TIE DOWN THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEH... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2008

OUR 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE INSIDE OUR SHOP. THE CAR WAS OFF WITH THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Sep 25, 2007

I HAVE NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE PART OF SAFETY RECALL 99S15 NOR 05S28 SINCE REMOVED 09/25/07 BY HOLLYWOOD FORD, 4531 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90027(323) 663-9999. *TR

Incident date: Jun 17, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FORD DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL OWNER CONNECTION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH ALL THE INFORMATI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND REC... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2007

I OWN 2 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CARS. IN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCT.,2007, THE BRAKES ON BOTH CARS FAILED. THE BRAKE LINES UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AREA RUSTED THROUGH. MY NEW LINCOLN HAS A CERAMIC COATING. THE LINES ARE BADLY RUSTED ALL ALONG THE EXPOSED AREA UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. *TR

Incident date: Oct 22, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, THE VEHICLE PORT WAS DAMAGED, AND THE SIDING ON THE CONTACT'S HOME MELTED. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 23, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. AT THAT TIME, SHE DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SWITCH DEACTIVATED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE WIRING HARNESS W... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 15, 2006

1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS ALREADY DESTROYED . CUSTOMER STATES THAT SHE BELIEVES THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THEY ARE THE REASON HER CAR BURNED UP. *KB

Fire

Incident date: Apr 15, 2006

Fire

Incident date: Feb 24, 2007

PARKED CAR. ATTEMPTED TO START CAR AND THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS LIT AS NORMAL, BUT THE STARTER DID NOT START. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS CAR MOTOR TURNED OVER BUT BECAUSE I LET OFF STARTING TOO SOON CAR DID NOT START AND PROBLEM RESUMED. BATTERY GOOD. STARTER GOOD. FUSES GOOD. IGNITION SWITCH GOOD. THIS IS TH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WERE TWO LOUD BANGS. THE CONTACT LOOKED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, AND SAW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WERE LOCATED ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE FIRE BURNED THE SIDE OF A RE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 8, 2006

SMOKE! SMELL OF BURNING! MODULE FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SHORTED OUT. AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND BEEPER BEEPING. *NM

Incident date: Apr 25, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH WITHOUT WARNING THE HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT OF THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY STOPPED AND THE HOOD WAS TIED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE METAL AROUND THE HOOD LAT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH THE HOOD LATCH BROKE CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 95V151000, REGARDING THE HOOD LATCH. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *NM

Incident date: Sep 6, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEEDS OF 20 MPH OF LESS ON 9-04-05. SHE REPORTED THIS BEING THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM. A MONTH AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON SO THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THEIR 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE FRONT LEFT AT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THERE WAS A RECALL FROM NHTSA #99V124000; THE OWNER NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL N... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 11, 2005

DT: HAD PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE . THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT, THEY THOUGHT IT STARTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA.*AK

Fire

Incident date: Mar 24, 2000

DT: CONSUMER STATES HAD A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT BURNED ON 03-24/2000 WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE MELTED THE GARAGE INSERTS ON THE HOUSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE SEEMED TO START FROM UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER SENT FORD PICTURES, THE VIN AND REPORTED THIS TO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 18, 2005

DT: FRIDAY NIGHT AT 1:00 AM CALLERS CAR BURNED UP. HE HAD NO PROBLEM THAT DAY WITH THE CAR. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER DID NOT KNOW WHAT STARTED THE FIRE.*AK CONSUMER'S NEIGHBOR CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE ENG... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 7, 2002

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL CAME, AND SAID THE FIRE WAS STARTED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL. FORD DENIED ANY WRONG DOING. HAS A REPORT FROM THE INDEPENDENT FIRE INVESTIGATOR.*AK

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

I PARKED 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR EXECUTIVE SERIES @ WORK @ 7:30 AM ON 6/1/05. ABOUT 4:30 PM ON THE SAME DAY, OFFICE EMPLOYEES NOTIFIED ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN OR TOUCHED THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF ELAPSED TIME FROM 7:30 AM TO 4:30 PM. I NOTICED THE USA TODAY WEBSITE DATED 6/2/05 WITH AN... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 28, 2005

DT: WHILE AT WORK ABOUT 6:45-7:00 A.M OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE IN DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED. NO RECALL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY, AND HAD NOT DRIVEN IN THREE DAYS. OWNER STATED THAT ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

Fire

Incident date: May 9, 2005

DT: HAD JUST PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY AND CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 15 MINUTES LATER THERE WERE 4 EXPLOSIONS AND THE CAR HAD BLOWN UP, AND HOUSE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER TALKED THE DEALER TODAY, AND THEY SAI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 4, 2004

THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. AFTER CONTACTING A MECHANIC, WHO CAME OVER, HE CHECKED THE FUSES AND REPLACED THEM. THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY HER NEIGHBOR THAT GARAGE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, AND HAD TO BREAK THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. *... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 4, 2004

Fire

Incident date: Feb 1, 2005

THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL OF HIS 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAY. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ON A FEW OCCASIONS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *SC *JB

Incident date: Jan 3, 1995

INSTUMENT PANEL FADES OUT. *AK

Incident date: Oct 31, 2002

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. IT DID CAUSES PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE/FIRE DEPT. REPRESENTATIVE, AND THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR AGREED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSE BY AN ELECTRICAL... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 21, 2004

1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS DRIVEN FROM MY HOME TO THE POST OFFICE AND BACK TOTAL MILEAGE .03 MILES. TOTAL RUN TIME OF VEHICLE ABOUT 5 MINUTES. SHUT CAR OFF WENT INTO THE HOUSE, 1 HOUR LATER CAR CAUGHT FIRE COMPLETE LOSE OF CAR, DAMAGE TO HOUSE AND A STORAGE SHED. *JB

Fire

Incident date: Dec 15, 2002

THE CAR HAD NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT WHEN IT WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION.IT SUDDENLY FAILED AND WOULD NOT GO FORWARD.

Incident date: Aug 15, 2003

1992 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE EDITION. CAR PARKED IN CARPORT 4PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES 5AM FRIDAY MORNING. CAR COMPLETELY DESTROYED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO CARPORT.

Fire

Incident date: Jan 28, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ENGINE DRIVE BELT FELL OFF. AS A RESULT, STEERING BELT FELL OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. *AK

Incident date: Sep 20, 1992

MY REAR AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DROPPED ALL THE WAY TO THE GROUND. IT IS NOT COMING BACK UP!!!

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

AIR BAG PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND POLICE REPORT.*AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL #99V124000 REPAIRS CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH IN JUNE 1999. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. DEALER DEACTIVATED THE SPEED CONTROL AS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION UNTIL THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE OWNER CONTACTED... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2003

THE METAL OIL PAN RUSTED AND LEAKED OIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE BLOWING WHILE DRIVING. *NLM *TS *JB

Incident date: Jun 16, 2003

I WAS DRIVING MY 1992 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WHEN SUDDENLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT FLEW UP FROM THE FRONT, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. UPON EXAMINATION, I DISCOVERED THE BOLTS ON THE FLOOR WHICH ATTACH TO THE STEEL HOUSING OF THE SEAT WERE NO LONGER ATTACHED. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A BOLT PROBLEM, BUT... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATES BALL JOINTS BROKE. NLM

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RECOVER. CONSUMER HAS TO RECOVER BRAKE PEDAL MANUALLY. NLM ALSO IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET AND THE VEHICLE IS GOING DOWN A GRADE THE BRAKES WILL SET BUT WILL NOT RECOVER BY THEMSELVES. *YH

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT FAILURE. *MRTHERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THE BALL JOINTS 98V322. CONSUMER WANTS THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE NOT FAILED, CONSUMER IS BEING CAUTIOUS. *JG

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED SUDDENLY THE PEDAL DOES NOT RECOVER AND HAS TO BE PHYSICALLY PULLED BACK TO OPERATING POSITION. *MR

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

FOR PAST 4 TO 5 YEARS, IN HOT WEATHER (CAR ENGINE NOT RUNNING HOT ON GAUGE) WHEN DRIVING FOR SOME TIME, GAS FUMES BECOME VERY VERY PERSISTANT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. YOU CAN HEAR A BOILING SOUND FROM THE GAS TANK. WHEN PUT CAR IN THE HOME ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	22.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400

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, 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

66 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	10
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	8
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	4
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	3
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	3
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	2

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS.

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME CARS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

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

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION CONCERNING VIBRATION-SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35MPH) IN 3RD OR 4RD GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TRANSMISSION CASE AND MAIN CONTROL RELEASED FOR SERVICE ON AODE / 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

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

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UNKNOWN

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

UNKNOWN

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

UNKNOWN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TORQUE DURING OR JUST AFTER THE 3-4 UPSHIFT OR IN 4TH GEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION OPERATION. *TW

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN OR HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DELAYED OR NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TW

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TW

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

MOANING OR HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE COMING FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

FUEL FILLER PIPE SPURTING

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

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.===

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985

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 (current)	4	312
1991	5	278	View
1990	4	267	View
1989	5	97	View
1988	5	123	View
1987	6	40	View
1986	4	54	View
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

Other LINCOLN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
NAVIGATOR	549	1,731	View
AVIATOR	367	666	View
MKX	365	1,718	View
MKZ	351	1,974	View
CORSAIR	266	204	View
NAUTILUS	112	229	View
ZEPHYR	111	289	View
MKC	102	666	View

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN TOWN CAR

LINCOLN TOWN CAR - All Years Overview

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