1990 Lincoln Town CAR Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 209 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“This car is about a piece of junk. Paint is almost gone, 3 of 4 power windows dont work, windshield wiper motor has quit twice, rear suspension failed, radio non-functional, message center says that it is -76 degrees at most times with 400 miles until empty (not true).”
NHTSA complaint #10028622, filed 2003-07“While driving 35 MPH consumer saw smoke and flames coming from under the hood. She pulled over, and fire department put out fire. Fire department stated that fire was caused by wiring or the air conditioning unit . Vehicle was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #896629, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 90V133000Jul 27, 1990Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1989–1990, Cadillac Brougham 1989–1990
- 90V134000Jul 27, 1990Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1989–1990, Cadillac Brougham 1989–1990
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR
63 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsBrakes
17 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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