1988 Lincoln Town CAR Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 99 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This is my second report on these tires. See odi number 731196 for failure report on both front tires. This report is on the rear right tire. The right rear tire failed catastrophically at 60mph while I was driving on a smooth dry pavement. The outer side wall failed completely. Digital photos of the failed tire are available. The following additional information was located on the inside or blackwall side of the tires: 85288 in raised letters and 8h2298 in a recessed box with rounded corners. If you have any questions or require additional information, please write, call or email. …”
NHTSA complaint #733720, filed 2000-10“Durlon vertex p21570r15 replacement. While driving tread completely separated. Tire stayed inflated. Two of the tires separated completely. They were manufactured by bridgestone-firestone.”
NHTSA complaint #8018102, filed 2002-09“The two front tires failed after approximately 23,000 miles of wear. The left front was worn through one set of steel belts for approximately 1/5 of the tire circumference. The left front was worn through the tread for approimately 1/5 of the tire circumeference. Both areas of abnormal wear were on the right side of the tires when looking forward from the drivers seat. Digital photos are available fo the failed tires. The tires were balanced and the front end was realigned when the tires were installed. The vehicle is maintained in a good state of repair and is not subject to abuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #731196, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 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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