1991 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 155 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Approaching a traffic light realized I had no accelerator pedal. Engine was running and I had brakes, I pulled the car off the road and it started to smoke, then flames. My wonderful Lincoln was totaled. There was no indication that there was any problem. No lights went on the car never stalled. The fire department said they felt the line was burning, and I lost the accelerator because it was already on fire and burned through. I checked the recalls for 1991 lincolns and there was a recall for fuel lines, but not for my VIN number. Therefore we never received a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #722141, filed 2000-05“Consumer found a constant leak under vehicle. Took vehicle in for repair, and dealer found out that fuel line was corroded/ rusted and needed to be replaced, as well as the brake line. This caused the car to to fail to start, after repairs were finished the problem with starting the car was remedied.”
NHTSA complaint #8006018, filed 2002-03“Vehicle parked in lot. Pedestrian noticed smoke from under vehicle. Flames started shooting out. Fire dept called & put flames out. Told fire originated near brake line area. Had vehicle towed.”
NHTSA complaint #831198, filed 1998-11“After driving aproximately 1 mile, parked automobile in carport, locked it and went into house. 16 hours later automobile exploded, burning everything around it, including consumer's home.”
NHTSA complaint #822623, filed 1998-04“After driving approximately 1 mile put auto in carport, locked it and went into house- 16 hrs later automobile exploded, burning everything around it, including consumer's home.”
NHTSA complaint #822624, filed 1998-04Related recalls
- 91V008000Jan 8, 1991Distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1991
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR
44 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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