Model year record

1991 Lincoln Town CAR

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

Lincoln Town CAR, 1990–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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