Model year record

1995 Lincoln Town CAR

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 241 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 01V318000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
911
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-03
Owners notified
2001-10-05

Defect description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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 96V135000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
72,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-18
Owners notified
1996-08-28

Defect description

THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE.

Safety risk

SUCH CORROSION CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE JOINT IS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT WEAR, THE ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THOSE PITMAN ARMS NOT REPLACED WILL HAVE THE "BALL JOINT" FULLY GREASED.

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 95V063000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-27
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY CURED DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-TO-FUEL TANK SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3163,000 mi
Vehicle speed control17134,000 mi
Electrical system: horn12108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission11
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint10151,628 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights686,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings680,000 mi
Steering: linkages6151,628 mi
Air bags580,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5
Electrical system580,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Engine and engine cooling3107,000 mi
Exterior lighting3103,467 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3180,000 mi
Service brakes3106,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor329,134 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Suspension: front388,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm3
Suspension: rear3
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system3
Unknown or other3
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine22,010 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings23,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings295,000 mi
Steering2135,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Structure: body2
Structure: frame and members2120,000 mi
Suspension280,000 mi
Visibility2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Wheels: rim2
Electrical system: ignition194,804 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1103,467 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel/propulsion system1106,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts177,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1142,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic1127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1118,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Tires1121,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1157,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Wheels12,010 mi

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half as many 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.