1987 Lincoln Town CAR

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #90V093000May 9, 1990544 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

  Vehicles do not comply with part 567.

  Remedy

  ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.

• NHTSA recall #90V050000March 6, 1990223 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

  Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with FMVSS 209 and 210.

  Remedy

  Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

• NHTSA recall #87V139000September 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy

  Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

• NHTSA recall #87V018000February 19, 19871,200 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment

  Driver would experience a clunking noise on turns and aloose feeling in the steering wheel; steering control would be maintained.

  Remedy

  Replace idler arm assembly.

• NHTSA recall #87V012000February 9, 198729,600 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

  Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.

  Steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.

  Remedy

  Replace steering centerlink.

• NHTSA recall #86V142000October 24, 198619,811 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring: front underhood

  Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage. Consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when parked) which could result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Properly route wiring harnesses, as necessary.

Other model years

• 1986 50
• 1987
• 1988 99
• 1989 89
• 1990 209
• 1991 155
• 1992 249
• 1993 176
• 1994 155
• 1995 165
• 1996 259
• 1997 314
• 1998 154
• 1999 148
• 2000 108
• 2001 161
• 2002 65
• 2003 201
• 2004 83
• 2005 119
• 2006 143
• 2007 84