1987 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 53%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,880miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR, 53% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,880 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 10 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Four minutes after the engine was shut off, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The owner opened the hood and noticed the alternator was on fire. A mechanic extinguished the fire and no police report was made. Consumer would like ford to recall all vehicles with the same type alternator and other componets as his.”
NHTSA complaint #10050168, filed 2004-01, 25,880 miles“Ongoing tfi ignition module problem, all ignition components replaced, tfi 3+ times, still happens, car stalls and won't start. California has done something about this, when are you!? Now I have had an accident due to this ongoing problem. Do I have to get seriously injured or what????????”
NHTSA complaint #744068, filed 2001-04“Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column due to faulty ignition switch . Consumer noticed that tailights had turned on by themselves. 1 week prior to incident, radio had started to smoke and then failed. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #872813, filed 2000-10“While sitting in the house consumer heard a strange noise that souded like a car starting. When going to investigate consumer then noticed that the garage was full of smoke. Consumer opened car hood and there were flames coming out.”
NHTSA complaint #852478, filed 2000-01“Vehicle stalls, fails to start, after first 30 to 45 mins driving during 95f plus outside air temp, dry weather conditions, dallas, tx. Tfi replaced twice, coil replaced, tps replaced, and tune up still has not resolved problem. Potential for serious accident, injury, or death exists with this problem as vehicle stalls with no warning. Once stall contition exists vehicle cannot be started for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, until engine has cooled enough to allow for a restart. Engine temp guage remains in normal range during this entire process. …”
NHTSA complaint #730224, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 86V142000Oct 24, 1986Wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage. Consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1987
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 23% |
| 2008 | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 18 | 17% |
| 1999 | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 21 | 13% |
| 1994 | 20 | 13% |
| 1993 | 43 | 24% |
| 1992 | 73 | 29% |
| 1991 | 15 | 10% |
| 1990 | 63 | 30% |
| 1989 | 42 | 47% |
| 1988 | 39 | 39% |
| 1987 | 17 | 53% |
| 1986 | 29 | 58% |
| 1985 | 7 | 33% |
| 1984 | 9 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology