1988 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR, 7% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,700 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed a strong odor of gasoline. I checked under the car and noticed a steady drip of gasoline from somewhere right below the car underneat the driver's side sear, dripping off the frame of the car in that area.”
NHTSA complaint #10125737, filed 2005-06, 145,700 miles“The car was left at the repair facility for engine repair and to remain overnight. The next morning, on june 30, the owner of the repair facility smelled a strong odor of gasoline fumes when he entered the building. He immediately discovered the gas tank had been leaking and overnight and was continuously leaking like a faucet . The whole building was filled with gas fumes. His first concern was the chance of an explosion so he didn't turn on the building's interior lights. After the tank had been removed, my mechanic showed me where it was rusted in several places. …”
NHTSA complaint #708208, filed 1999-07“Fuel system: electric relay to fuel pump failed 6/21/02--car had to be towed for repair power windows: driver's side window motor failed. Was replaced in fall 2000 by dealer in seattle: "olympic Lincoln mercury." presently, same motor failing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069717, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988, Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Mark VII 1986–1988 +18 more
- 87V131000Aug 17, 1987Fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1988, Ford Crown Victoria 1987, Mercury Grand Marquis 1987
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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.
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