1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

9 recalls, 241 complaints - 114 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering sha... Read more

Consequence

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

1,767 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

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

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436... Read more

911 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OF CERTAIN 1995-1997 CROWN VICTORIA MODEL VEHICLES WITH POLICE, TAXI, AND COMMERCIAL FLEET PACKAGES ... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND, POTENTIALLY, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR, INSTALL TWO NEW TUBE BUNDLE CLIPS, AND CHECK THE BRAKE LINES FOR PROPER CLEARANCES. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

167,742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

STEERING:LINKAGES

Defect Description

THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE.

Consequence

SUCH CORROSION CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE JOINT IS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT WEAR, THE ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THOSE PITMAN ARMS NOT REPLACED WILL HAVE THE "BALL JOINT" FULLY GREASED.

72,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. IF NOT INSTALLED WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CHAFING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAN OCCUR IN AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR FLOOR PAN.

Consequence

THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN LEAK OR RUPTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESERVES IN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND/OR DAMAGE AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. ALSO A PROTECTIVE BOOT OR SLEEVE OVER THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSTALLED.

692 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Defect Description

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY CURED DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-TO-FUEL TANK SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL.

100,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Consequence

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

8,600 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

241 total complaints 17 crashes 13 fires 17 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	12
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	10
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT	10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	6
STEERING:LINKAGES	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	5

Incident date: Jun 25, 2012

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Fire

Incident date: Jun 25, 2012

Fire

Incident date: Jun 25, 2012

Fire

Incident date: Feb 5, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2018

Incident date: Jul 22, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2018

Incident date: Jun 20, 2017

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Incident date: Jun 20, 2017

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Incident date: Jun 20, 2017

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Incident date: Nov 8, 2000

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Incident date: Nov 8, 2000

Incident date: Jul 1, 2014

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT OFF AT NIGHT COMPLETELY 4 TIMES AND BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE AT 4AM WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS MARKER LIGHTS AND EVERYLIGHT EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS WENT OFF. I RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AND BACK ON. I REACHED FOR THE BLINKERS WHICH WORKED AND ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 5, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND ALSO DETECTED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE AREA OF THE CRUISE CON... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 4, 2013

[XXX] DROVE [XXX] 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR DAY AND ARRIVED HOME BETWEEN 5:00 TO 5:30 P.M. ON 3/4/13. [XXX] PULLED LINCOLN INTO GARAGE NEXT TO [XXX] 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. [XXX] PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR BEHIND TOWN CAR WITH OUR MINIVAN AND WENT INTO GARAGE TO PUT SOME THINGS AWAY. [X... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 5, 2011

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2011

Incident date: Jul 11, 2011

COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SUMMARY: COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART, I ALREADY REPLACED THE DR... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2011

Incident date: Jun 16, 2010

TOOK MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IN FOR RECALL AND IT WAS NOT PERFORMED AS STATED IN THE RECALL... A FUSED WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. *TR

Incident date: May 7, 2010

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, ... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2010

Incident date: Aug 10, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. T... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 15, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT REDUCED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGES, BUT THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2003

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN 2003 WHICH KILLED HIS FATHER. FORD SENT HIS DECEASED FATHER A RECALL IN 2007 FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB

Fire 1 deaths

Incident date: Jun 26, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PE... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2008

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR KEEPS HEATING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR IS HEATING UP VERY BADLY. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER CAN'T GET HIM IN UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY. HE SAYS HE IS SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *KB

Incident date: Jan 4, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,00... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER STATING THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2007

Incident date: Aug 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD HAS STATED EACH MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,000. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE CONTAC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2007

MANUFACTURE RECALL ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND MODELS OF MERCURY AND FORD MODELS IN AUGUST 2007 PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARD IN WIRING HARNESS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. QUICK FIX WAS TO DISABLE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS DONE. NEW HARNESS WAS TO BE AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER ACCORDING TO DEALER. NEW DATE WAS S... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2007

RECALL RE. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION (SCDS) LACK OF TIMELY CORRECTION AFTER DISCONNECT - FIRST DISCONNECT SERVICE 11/SEP /2007 - NO REPLACEMENT TO DATE 12/DEC/2007. *TR

Incident date: Aug 7, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS TAKING TOO LONG TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2007

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS TOWING A CAR AND IT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED BY A Z WHEEL DOLLY WITH THE 2 REAR TIRES ON THE GROUND AND THE FRONT 2 TIRES SUSPENDED. THE LINCOLN WHICH WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE EXPLORER BEING PULLED BECAME SEPARAT... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE REPAIR W... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE BY TWENTY FEET. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SNAP COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER LOWER CONTROL ARM S... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2002

FUEL FILLER NECK: ALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OWNER LETTER 95S12 WHEN I TOOK IT TO HIDY FORD DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT APPLY. HOWEVER, I HAVE GAS VAPORS AND LEAKS ALL THE TIME. *JB *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 THE CONSUMER STATED THERE APPEARED TO BE A LEAK COMING FROM T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE TEN SECONDS LATER, IT CAUGHT FIRE. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FORD RECALL CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ANY RECALL AND WANTS A RESPONSE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL AND THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RETRIEVED ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2006

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2006

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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)	15.0	23.0	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, 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

114 manufacturer communications from 107 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	11
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	8
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	6
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	5
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	5
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	3

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: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

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *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

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING REMOTES AFTER DRIVER DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT. *JB

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

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 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

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

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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

100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT

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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

INTERMITTENT/FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *AK

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK

033110 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B19-S1 - BRAKE LINE WEAR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. CORRECTION TO ORIGINAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING DIAMETER OF REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINES. YD

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT

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

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

A SQUEALING AND / OR MOANING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

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

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ) MAY ACTIVATE UNDER FALSE ABS CONDITIONS. *YC

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *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

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

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

045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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

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.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

EXPERIENCING SQUEALING AND / OR MOANING NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LEAN RIGHT CONDITION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

220000 SEATS

INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

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

LIST OF PREFIXES OR RADIO UNITS TO RETURN FOR REPAIR. *TW

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

INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *TW

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

INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *JD

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

HORN - INOPERATIVE AND/OR HIGH EFFORTS TO OPERATE HORN IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/17/96. *TW

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

WHINE/NOISE FROM REAR AXLE BETWEEN 50-65 MPH. DRIVESHAFT AND #4 CROSSMEMBER FRAME DRACKET KIT. *JD

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

INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

12V POWER POINT, ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESTRICTING HOT AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCT - NEW CLOSURE PANEL AVAILABLE. *TW

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

OWNER NOTIFICATION 96B97 OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT CLARIFICATION. *TW

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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

020000 SUSPENSION

LIGHT TO MODERATE AXLE NOISE (AXLE WHINE) AT 50 TO 65 MPH (80 TO 105 KPH) DURING ACCELS, DECELS OR CRUISE. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

WINDNOISE FROM THE FACTORY INSTALLED MOON ROOF MAY BE DUE TO A GAP IN THE MOONROOF SEAL. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *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

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

FORD GLASS DIVISION IS REQUESTING INFO REGARDING REAR VIEW MIRROR ADHESIVE SEPARATIONS.

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

TEMP. LOSS OF MEMORY SEAT SETTINGS, MEMORY MIRROR SETTINGS OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF EASY ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM MAY BE FROM REGULATOR RESET ISSUE IN DRIVERS SEAT MODULE (DSM). REPLACE DSM W/ SERVICE PARTS DATE CODED 11/13/95 OR LATER ON TOW

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

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS MAY EXPERIENCE A MISFIRE EVENT. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CREAKS/SNAPS/POPS IN WINDSHIELD. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

KEYLESS ENTRY KEY FOBS ARE SENSITIVE AND COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTANT ACTIVATION OF THE TRUNK RELEASE OR PANIC FUNCTIONS. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

UNKNOWN

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

UNKNOWN

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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 (current)	9	241
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	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

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NAVIGATOR	549	1,731	View
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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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