1990 Lincoln Town CAR Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR, 8% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer parked the vehicle in the garage and it caught on fire, and in minutes was engulfed in flames. Consumer contacted the fire department. The vehicle burned completely. The fire department noted that the fire started under the hood. ......... Consume rclaimed fire appeared to be due to mechanical failure in car , possibly brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10104990, filed 2004-12, 101,000 miles“When driving and pressing on brakes they felt like they were locking up/got hard and tight. The vehicle would not accellerate. The front passenger's wheel caught on fire while driving, the incident occurred two times, dealer stated the problem could be remedied by replacing the valve block/pump and gasket. Also, flushing the system. Repairs result in costs up to $2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #825745, filed 1998-07“While driving the vehicle down the highway smelt a burning odor. Consumer pulled the vehicle to side of the highway and tried to take out the metal wheel cover, and couldn't because it was very hot. Consumer was told that it was the brake booster. Consumer had the booster replaced, and has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #814744, filed 1997-07“Stalling on interstate and city driving when temp gets very hot, losing the power in brakes and the ability to control the vehicle's steering. The car can be started again when it has cooled down. This problem is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #734325, filed 2000-10“Front brake rotors and pads were warped for unknown reason. Dealer notified and informed consumer that this is very common for this vehicle, and both rotors and pads need to be replaced. Windshield wipers malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #830983, filed 1998-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 25% |
| 2007 | 13 | 15% |
| 2006 | 21 | 15% |
| 2005 | 24 | 20% |
| 2004 | 10 | 12% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 17% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 13 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 13% |
| 1998 | 20 | 13% |
| 1997 | 44 | 14% |
| 1996 | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 | 52 | 32% |
| 1994 | 23 | 15% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 32 | 13% |
| 1991 | 44 | 28% |
| 1990 | 17 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR
63 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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