Model year record

1993 Lincoln Town CAR

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 226 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V124000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
262,695
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-19
Owners notified
1999-05-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.

Safety risk

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

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

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 95V133000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
Vehicles affected
692
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-11
Owners notified
1995-08-08

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control30115,000 mi
Electrical system16100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1330,286 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline13
Power train: automatic transmission12
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Air bags: frontal994,174 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5117,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system4
Unknown or other4103,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control4112,000 mi
Air bags3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling279,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2123,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Service brakes, hydraulic294,174 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system2
Tires2
Wheels239,359 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train1100,000 mi
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes183,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper139,359 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Tires: tread/belt1107,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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.