1990 Lincoln Town CAR Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about 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 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR, 6% of the 209 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Hood latch assembly - on christmas day hood flew up into the windshield causing the windshield to get smashed, the hood was completely bent in half, and damaged was done to the roof. My family and I were terrified and I was very happy that my husband was driving. If he didn't drive I am sure this would have been a fatal car accident. As this happened, car swerved into lane to left and we were side-swiped by a van. The van did not stop, no one stopped. We were there for quite awhile but no police came. We just wanted to get home. Other obvious damage was the drivers front end. …”
NHTSA complaint #748689, filed 2001-07“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“Sometimes while driving vehicle, smelled electrial wires burning, windows would lock up, air conditioner would stop, also the key cannot be removed from ignition switch, electrical wires seemed to short out. Consumer states the problem appears to be in the ignition switch, a terrible noise was heard and consumer feels this was due to the switch engaged while the motor was running.”
NHTSA complaint #802548, filed 1996-09“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 1998-11“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 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
| 1998 | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 14 | 9% |
| 1990 | 13 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR
63 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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