Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Lincoln Town CAR

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 212 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V152000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
214,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-09
Owners notified
1994-09-09

Defect description

THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE ADAPTOR TO THE AXLE HOUSING FLANGE CAN LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE. IF ONE OR MORE OF THE NUTS COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY OR TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR AND SENSOR RING (IF SO EQUIPPED) WILL OCCUR. IF ALL FOUR NUTS ON ONE END OF THE AXLE COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE OR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN OCCUR.

Safety risk

OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NEEDED, INSTALL NEW BOLTS. IF ANY OF THE FASTENERS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V129000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-12
Owners notified
1994-08-19

Defect description

THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER (HAIRPIN CLIP) MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.

Safety risk

LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control16123,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission13—
Seats1384,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1099,000 mi
Air bags: frontal8—
Engine and engine cooling784,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine6163,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint6148,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring593,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood571,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt5—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control5100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4—
Exterior lighting: headlights489,000 mi
Tires4200,000 mi
Air bags3200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch347,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings345,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine2190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2111,000 mi
Service brakes2130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic255,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front2244,857 mi
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery121,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1237,576 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1237,576 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1237,576 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure1100,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 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.