1987 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1983–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1983–1989
Reported issue: Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Possible consequence: Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Remedy: Add compliance label.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1985–1988
Reported issue: Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988, Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Mark VII 1986–1988 +18 more
Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachmentCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1987
Possible consequence: 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.
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › ConnectingCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1987, Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Reported issue: Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.
Possible consequence: Steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.
Remedy: Replace steering centerlink.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhoodCovers: Lincoln Town CAR 1987
Reported issue: 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.
← All problems reported for the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.