1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

6 recalls, 203 complaints - 161 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.

TIRES

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence

THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO... Read more

10,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS ... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.

875,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPM... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

1,129 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

1,167 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

Complaint Statistics

203 total complaints 24 crashes 9 fires 17 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	15
SUSPENSION	9
STEERING	9
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	7
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5

Incident date: Nov 18, 2018

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V513000 (AIR BAGS) and 23V707000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not y... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2018

the transmission cooling lines broke and caused the transmission to size

Incident date: Apr 26, 2023

The recall 00S57 was not done. This was my husbands vehicle and he has since passed away and when I went to get renewal plates for Kentucky since I have moved I saw the recalls and called Ford dealer. They can fix the 05S28 speed control system modification recall which I have scheduled, however t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2020

The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel started pulling to the left with extreme force. The contact attempted to correct the over steering and the vehicle started pulling to the right and the left. The contact stated that an... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2020

Incident date: Dec 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT FELT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED TRUCK. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE AN INJURY THAT REQUIRED TRANSPORT TO A HOSPITAL AND NO POLICE REPORT... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 1, 2020

Crash

Incident date: Jun 16, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DRIVE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NOTICED LIQUID DRIPPING FROM THE AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAILURE WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2016

TAKATA RECALL: STEERING WHEEL HAS SMOKED BEFORE LIGHTLY, INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE STAYED ON,STEERING WHEEL HAS DONE A 360 TURN,CORROSION ON THE SIDE PANEL AND PANEL(CHROME) HAS FALLEN OFF. I'M NOT SURE HOW LATE A RECALL TIME FRAME IS BUT MY CAR HAPPENS TO BE VERY OLD NOW SO I'M WONDERING IF THIS IS THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2016

Incident date: Apr 13, 2019

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A PUBLIC STREET NOT EVEN GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND I CAME TO THE STOP LIGHT MY CAR ACTED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANNA GO I GOT IT TO A PARKING SPOT AND IT BURST TO A BALL OF FLAMES I HAD NO PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS AND THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE IT HAD JUST GOTTEN TO HALFWAY MARK ON MY HEAT GAUGE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 13, 2019

Fire

Incident date: Sep 10, 2018

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Incident date: Aug 29, 2018

THE STEERING IN MY CAR IS VERY LOOSE. THE CAR TURNS AT THE SLIGHTEST SHIFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON THE INTERSTATE.

Incident date: Sep 16, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED WITH A FLAT BED TOW TRUCK. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE TRAN... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE 2ND TOWN CAR THAT HAS A HOLE RUSTED IN THE FUEL TANK FILL TUBE IT'S NOT SHOWING NO RECALL BUT I FEEL IT'S A FIRE HAZARD AND AFRAID TO DRIVE

Incident date: May 30, 2017

LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1999, LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART ORIGINALLY USED IN MANUFACTURE OF CAR THAT FORD WAS REPORTEDLY AWARE OF BUT HAS NEVER RECALLED THE CARS FOR REPLACEMENT OF A BETTER PART NOW WITH METAL PARTS TO PREVENT CRACKING THAT OCCURRED IN THE ORIGINAL ALL PLASTIC MANIFOLD I... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BALL JOINTS ON THE VEHICLE BECAME UNDONE. IN ADDITION, THE A FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND REPAIR COST ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITION, IT WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CONDENSER. *JB

Incident date: Sep 7, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE PISTON HAD BEEN ENCOUNTERING THE CYLINDER WALL AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND MAKING A TURN, THE ROCKER ARM LOWERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTER TIE ROD WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS R... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE PARKING LIGHTS AND THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MAN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2015

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DEVELOPED A CRACK AND BEGAN LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE . WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008 AND THE MANIFOLD HAD NOT BEEN CHANGED AND WE KNEW NOTHING OF THE "SETTLEMENT" WITH FORD TO REPLACE THEM.. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT AGREEMENT ENDED MARCH 1... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2015

I PURCHASED A OBDII/EOBD TESTER AND WHILE TESTING MY CAR IT GAVE ME THIS MESSAGE, (FUEL FIRED HEATER DISABLED). IS THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM/DANGER IF I DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I AM 78 YEARS OLD AND NEVER HEARD OF A FUEL FIRED HEATER. *TR

Incident date: Feb 9, 2015

WHILE TESTING MY CAR FOR TROUBLE TESTER INDICATED FUEL FIRED HEATER DISABLED. UNCERTAIN WHAT FUEL FIRED HEATER IS OR IT`S CAPACITY. I AM 78 YEARS OLD AND UNCERTAIN IF VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHAT SHOULD MY NEXT MOVE BE ??? *TR

Incident date: Jan 6, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BALL JOINTS DETACHED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE AIR VENTS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THE COOLANT ALSO DRAINED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEATER CORE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECUR... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 23, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY A SHERIFF NOT... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 1, 2001

WHEN IT RAINS THE WATER RUNS OFF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, THE WATER GOES DOWN TO THE GROUND BETWEEN THE KICK BOARD AND THE FENDERS AND PROPERLY DRAINS TO THE GROUND. THE PROBLEM IS: ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD COMES IN THROUGH THE KICKBOARD AREA FLOODING THE FLOORB... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2001

Incident date: Aug 7, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE HAD COLLAPSED ON THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2014

INTERSTATE, 4 LANE RUSH HOUR, NO WHERE TO GO AND I CAN'T SEE. LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THIS IS THE 4 TH TIME THIS MOTOR HAS GONE OUT. 4 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS. THIS IS TOO DANGEROUS AND FORD NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES. THIS IS A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT BECAUSE I LEFT OUT SOME I... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2012

INTERSTATE AT RUSH HOUR, 60 MPH NO WHERE TO GO ?????????? VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Incident date: Dec 4, 2013

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 71,932 MILES SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING CAUGHT FIRE TEN MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED THE HOME TO BECOME STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED DUE TO FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS SECOND OWNER IN 2003 UNTIL PRESENT TIME. NO RECALLS NOTICES W... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 10, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OCCASIONALLY VEER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE FAILURE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2013

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL WHEN I NOTICED THE INSIDE OF MY CAR STARTED SPARKING NEAR THE DASHBOARD THEN A FEW MINS LATER MY WHEEL LOCKED UP I COULDN'T TURN AND ALMOST CRASHED. I PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP . ALSO HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAID ITS A PROBLEM WITH T... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 26, 2013

Fire

Incident date: Jul 10, 2013

WHEN ENGINE STARTED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK BUT WILL START IN NEUTRAL THEN WILL SHIFT TO OTHER GEARS. *TR

Incident date: Sep 27, 2012

2 OCCASIONS WHERE BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND FELL TO GROUND .WHILE MY CHILD WAS INSIDE . MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS: ODOMETER FLASHES CONSTANTLY AND GAS GAGE WACKED OUT EVER SINCE VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND EVERY THING WAS WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE AND ON THE FIRST INCIDENT IS WH... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 27, 2012

Crash

Incident date: Sep 27, 2012

Crash

Incident date: Mar 7, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AS SOON AS THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WAS NOT DRIVEN ON THE DAY OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AN... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Oct 15, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CARTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 2 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2011

Incident date: Jul 30, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING WAS HEARD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT END AND THE DRIVERS SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT M... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2011

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, P.O. BOX 1904, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121, CHOSE TO NOT WARN A SEGMENT OF THEIR FULL-SIZE CAR OWNERS WHO ARE "CIVILIAN" THAT THEIR CARS WERE PRODUCED WITH A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS FAILING AND CAUSING ENORMOUS COOLANT PROBLEMS FOR THEIR 4.6L V-8 ENGINES AND OTHER COMPONENT... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 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	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, 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

161 manufacturer communications from 150 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	15
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	10
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	9
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	8
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	7
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

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

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

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

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DASHES DISPLAYED INSTEAD OF AN ODOMETER READING - NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT MOVES SLOWLY OR BINDS - GLASS STOPS 1/2 WAY DOWN. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

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

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 OR B1998 PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RESISTANCE HIGH. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS USED ON 4.6L SOHC ENGINES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE WHICH, IF NOT SERVICED, MAY CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. COMPL

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS INTERMITTENT / CONSTANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON CERTAIN 4.6L SOHC INTAKE MANIFOLDS. SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 99B09 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FRAME SERVICE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *

020000 SUSPENSION

ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS ON THE FRAME MAY DEVELOP MINOR CRACKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY SERVICE. *JB

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COSMETIC CRACKS IN FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY OPERATING CONDITIONS. *JB

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB

100000 POWER TRAIN

INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH FUEL TANK THUMP. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

INFORMATION REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. **MR

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE DI[ AFTER A TIP-IN/TIP-OUT MANEUVER, SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION ON ACCELERATION OR LIGHT LOAD. *MJS

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) INSTALLATION CAUTION: WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

CONCERNS THAT THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. *MJS

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITIONING INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATC- CONTINENTAL AND LS BUILT THROUGH 10/15/99, ALL OTHERS BUILT THROUGH 8/31/99. *MJS

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

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SLOW MOVING FRONT POWER WINDOWS. *TT

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

INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT P1729 (4X4 LOW SWITCH) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IN CONTINUES MEMORY. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY MOONROOFS AND BUILT THROUGH 9/20/1999 MAY EXPERIENCE A BOOMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE MOONROOF OPEN. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/16/1998 MAY EXHIBIT IMPROPER, ERRATIC, OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POPPING / CLICKING NOISE IN MAX A/C ON VEHICLES BUILT THORUGH 4/1/1999. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL THAT HAS A MILKY APPEARANCE AT PREDELIVERY INSPECTION DUE TO CONDENSATION IN THE CRANKCASE. *TT

017000 STEERING:LINKAGES

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT STAYING OPEN. *TT

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE AUGUST 31, 1999 HAVE AN ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) THAT DISPLAYS THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALUE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW / MEDIUM DRIVING

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. *TT

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *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

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING AIR BAG LAMP FLASHING. *MJS

140000 AIR BAGS

INFORMATION REGARDING AIR BAG LAMP FLASHING. *MJS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES, BUILT BEFORE AUGUST 31, 1999, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MAY DISPLAY THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALVE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTISDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW MEDIUM DRIVING SPEE

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

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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 (current)	6	203
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	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
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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