1990 Lincoln Town CAR Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%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 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR, 4% of the 209 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The paint should not be peeling, I know this is not a safety but ford needs to know.my level ride is a safety problem.I will be driving at 65 and all of a sudden the rear will start bouncing around.I have to slow down than the rear lowers itself after awhile it will go back on. Please help before something goes on.”
NHTSA complaint #724714, filed 2000-06“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“Recall 98v322000/ front control arm: ball joint. Vehicle experiencing a cracked front control arm: ball joint. Manufacturer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #860961, filed 2000-04“While driving vehicle about 35 MPH, the right front tire upper control bracket, rear mount, had fractured & loosened out of frame. (according to consumer), november 1995 vehicle. Affected 1993. 1994 models were recalled by manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #820356, filed 1998-01“Air suspension on both sides of the vehicle have failed several times in the rear and caused the vehicle to bottom-out. The cause is the hose rubbing and causing a hole which allows air to escape.”
NHTSA complaint #530923, filed 1998-02Related recalls
- 98V322000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999, Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 21 | 14% |
| 1998 | 19 | 12% |
| 1997 | 50 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 23 | 14% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 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 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