1990 Lincoln Town CAR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%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 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR, 6% of the 209 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.
“The paint on this car is disappearing very rapidly. We owned 2 1990 town cars and had traded one over a year agao because the paint was starting to disappear. Large blots of white are appearing all over the car. The cars were different colors and both did the same thing. Only this one is really bad now. It looks polka dotted. Since this happened to both cars of the same year I can't help but think this is a paint defect. So I would like to know if there is a recall for the paint or help available to have the car repainted. …”
NHTSA complaint #707914, filed 1999-06“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“Steering gear box fell off while driving,causing vehicle to go off road. Dealer has yet to be contacted. The dealer stated that bolts securing steering box pulled through rusty frame causing steering failure.”
NHTSA complaint #897666, filed 2001-10“The windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing poor visibility. The window goes up and gets stuck. The truck lid is failing. Claims that called wrong agency. Wanted to contact the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #848736, filed 1999-10“All power accessories, such as power locks/ windows, and trunk release stopped working . Also front power brake nd calipers locked up while driving. The dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #849891, filed 1999-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 12 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
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 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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