Model year record

1991 Lincoln Town CAR

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 278 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V322000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
175,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-16
Owners notified
1999-01-18

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 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V151000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
73,837
Reported to NHTSA
1995-08-07
Owners notified
1995-09-22

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V091000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
142,800
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-16
Owners notified
1995-08-11

Defect description

CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOOD INNER PANEL REINFORCEMENT AND A NEW, GALVANIZED HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V147000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
72,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-10
Owners notified
1991-12-20

Defect description

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

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V008000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-01-08
Owners notified
1991-03-25

Defect description

DISTORTED FUEL LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THE DAMAGED FLUID LINE AND,IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPOSITION FUEL LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT; IF FUEL LINES ARE ALREADY DAMAGED, REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch16150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1517,478 mi
Vehicle speed control14
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10
Air bags9
Air bags: frontal9
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9
Visibility: power window devices and controls9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum7
Structure: body: door7
Visibility: windshield6
Seats5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper5
Structure: body: hood5
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Seat belts: front: webbing4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Suspension: rear4
Tires4129,000 mi
Unknown or other4
Vehicle speed control: linkages4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling355,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3119,000 mi
Exterior lighting3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior2
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Seat belts183,100 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes166,682 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt1
Unknown1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: hub1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.