Safety ratings
1993 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
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Recalls (4)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCampaign 99V124000 · 19/05/1999
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.
Risk: A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTCampaign 98V322000 · 16/12/1998
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.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 95V133000 · 11/07/1995
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCampaign 07V336000 · 03/08/2007
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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL37
- SERVICE BRAKES25
- HYDRAULIC24
- POWER TRAIN18
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16
- AIR BAGS10
- STEERING10
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. HE CALLED THEM A SECOND TIME AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL POSSIBLY MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 147,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF
- 12/31/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. ON OCTOBER 17, 2007, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. THE CONTACT HAS SINCE NOTIFIED LOCAL DEALERS AND THE PARTS ARE STILL CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART WAS REMOVED, BUT NOT REPLACED. UPDATED 01/11/08
- 12/30/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FLAMES OUT. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR WILL BE COMIING TO CHECK VEHICLE OUT. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 12/29/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE.
- 12/24/2002· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FIRE DEPT SAID THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE OVER THE LEFT WHEEL STARTED THE FIRE AND/OR DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. TS SCC REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 12/20/2010· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
I PURCHASED A USED 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ON DEC 17. ON DECEMBER 19 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE GARAGE. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE PURCHASE OR STARED. FIRE CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO GARAGE. COMPLETELY BURNED THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND THE INVESTIGATOR STATED IT WAS SPEED CONTROL , SINCE I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. *TR
- 12/17/1996· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER ACCELERATING AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 50MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
- 12/16/2001· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD @ 1:00AM-14 HOURS AFTER CAR WAS PARKED. CAR CONSUMED WITH FLAMES RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE AND DAMAGE TO HOME AND SURROUNDING AREA.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 12/13/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. UPDATED 03/14/08. *LJ
- 12/11/1996· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MOTOR PROBLEM.
- 12/09/1997· POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND 35-38 MPH THERE IS A ROUGH SHIFT WHEN GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER, DEALER SAID THIS WAS HAPPENING ON OTHER VEHICLES, AND A SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
- 12/08/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
- 12/07/1999· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. BUT, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PROPERLY, NOR GIAVE A SASTIFACTORY EXPLANATION TO CONSUMER. *AK
- 12/07/1995· AIR BAGSCrash
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
- 12/01/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire
ON SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 1998 MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR TO CHURCH AT 202 N. WALNUT ST., WEBSTER, TX. THE TIME WAS ABOUT 10:00 AM. ABOUT 45 OR 50 MINUTES LATER SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH REPORTED A LINCOLN ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. 911 WAS CALLED AND THE WEBSTER, TX. POLICE AND THE WEBSTER FIRE & RESCUE UNITS ARRIVED. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALSO EVENTUALLY BURNED THE DASH PANEL. THE REST OF THE CAR WAS NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE ALTHOUGH THERE WAS SMOKE AND WATER DAMAGE OVER ALL THE REST OF THE CAR. THE FIRE WAS REPORTED TO STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. , TELEPHONE (281) 487-4580 ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS AND WE AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT. THE LINCOLN WAS IN EXCELLENT RUNNING ORDER PRIOR TO THE FIRE. ANY MAINTENANCE THAT WAS REQUIRED WHILE WE OWNED IT WAS DONE BY MCREE FORD OF DICKINSON, TX. REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 12/01/1998· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 40 MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CAUSE OF FIRE IS NOT KNOWN. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 11/29/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFire
1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL IN AUGUST 2007 ABOUT THE FAILURE. HER CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN DECEMBER OF 2002. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY WAY TO RECOUP HER LOSS. *KB
- 11/27/1996· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR.
- 11/27/1995· AIR BAGSCrash
THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE PASSENGERS NOSE, AND CAUSED BRUISING AND BURNS. TT TWO PEOPLE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER STRUCK A DEER, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES. *SLC
- 11/25/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire
PE98-055; VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF 14 HOURS WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK *ML REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 11/24/1998· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
PE98055, UNDER HOOD FIRE; 5 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IT STARTED SMOKING AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE WHICH IS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE ON THE FIRE (99V-124). *AK *MJS REFERENCED IN EA02-025
- 11/22/2005· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V124000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK
- 11/20/1997· AIR BAGSCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A DEER IN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN CONSUMER RECEIVING BURNS TO THE FACE AREA. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- 11/18/1999· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DEALER NEVER HAS THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL THAT WAS SENT TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
- 11/17/2003· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELSFire
CONSUMER HAD PICKED UP VEHICLE FROM DEALERSHIP AFTER BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED. OWNER DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 5 MILES AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER FLAMES WERE PUT OUT. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP BECAUSE OF BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE. *AK
- 11/17/2003· UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire
CAR CAUGHT FIRE BY ITSELF 5 HOURS AFTER PARKED. *LA
- 11/17/2003· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFire
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM AND DEACTIVATION SWITCH STOP WORKING ON 260 MILE TRIP TO SAVANNAH, GA, AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE BY ITSELF 5 HOURS AFTER PARKED UNDER PRIVATE SURVEILLANCE CITY OF SAVANNAH PARKING BUILDING. FIRE BEGUN UNDERHOOD-LEFT FRONT. HOOD MELTED,CAR DESTROYED BY FIRE-TOTAL LOSS. *LA
- 11/12/1997· STEERING
ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
- 11/09/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS SINCE NOVEMBER 2. *KB
- 11/06/1996· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED AND ANTI-LOCK LIGHT CAME ON 4 TIMES; ALSO REPLACED TRANSMISSION; SPARK PLUG WIRES/SUNVISOR. *AK
- 11/01/1994· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER INAUDIBLE. *TW
- 10/29/1999· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE MAY HAVE RESULTED VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE IN CONSUMERS GARAGE. NLM
- 10/29/1999· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUALLY IN NEED OF REPAIRS, CAUSING LOCK UP AND PULLING WHEN BRAKING. MJS
- 10/27/2000· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER WHILE CONSUMER STEPS ON GAS PEDAL, BUT ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES WILL SHUTDOWN/ STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK
- 10/25/1999· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR AN HOUR, THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
- 10/23/1998· AIR BAGSCrash
WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT A DRUNK DRIVER HIT THE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
- 10/21/1997· POWER TRAIN
TORQUE CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
- 10/20/1998· STEERING
GEAR BOX LEAKING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SECTOR SHAFT AND SEALS.
- 10/18/1999· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEFECTIVE MATERIAL ON THE OIL PAN, CAUSING OIL PAN TO FALL APART FROM THE INSIDE, AND RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- 10/16/2003· TIRES
THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVE RPULLED VEHICLE OVER TO CHECK. THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE LOST ITS TREAD. CHANGED THE TIRE AND PROCEEDED ONWARD. TIRE SIZE #P215/70R70R1515. *AK
- 10/16/1997· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
- 10/16/1997· STRUCTURE
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGES FAILED.
- 10/13/2000· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
VEHICLE HAD RECALL 99V-124 COMPLETED, LATER CONSUMER WAS AWOKEN BY AN EXPLOSION, VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES, FIRE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY RECALL COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *SLC
- 10/10/2007· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFire
1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE WANTS THE MONEY FOR THE CAR AND THE TOWING AND STORAGE FEES FOR HIS VEHICLE. HE STATES THE FIRE REPORT MENTIONS A DEFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. *KB *JB
- 10/08/2002· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
- 10/06/1999· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER PRESSED THE BRAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BUT, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUS EOF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- 10/03/1994· EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER COMPUTER FROZE UP, ALSO "O" RINGS FAILED.
- 10/02/1998· POWER TRAIN
CAR WILL DRIVE NORMALLY ON A SMOOTH ROAD AND THEN WILL SEEM LIKE A ROUGH ROAD, TORQUE CONVERTER IS DEFECTIVE, AND DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
- 10/02/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE POWER BOOSTER IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL DOES NOT COME BACK UP. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
- 09/30/1997· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKES FAILED, RESULTED IN ACCIDENT.