1991 Lincoln Town CAR Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%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 8 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 155 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.
“Steering belt tension idler broke, causing steering to lock up ,and loss of vehicle control which could have resulted in an accident. Manufacturer made a new totally different part to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #835061, filed 1999-02“The consumer put the vehicle into gear and the vehicle jump out of gear and the vehicle accelerated out of control and down a driveway and the consumer hit a brick planner.”
NHTSA complaint #840901, filed 1999-06“While drivng the vehcle about (35) MPH the serpentine belt broke and caused all power in vehicle to be lost. Car became very difficult to steer. The belt and the tensioner have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #809682, filed 1997-03“Consumer stopped to get ticket form parking machine, then heard grinding metal noises as he tried to move away. He then noticed that the vehicle was not headed in the direction he was steering. He pulled over and waited for tow truck. Tow truck driver said that the tie rod was dragging underneath. When t/t driver was pulling vehicle onto truck the left wheel dragged side ways. The dealer later told him that it was also the right side clamps that came off, causing the problem. Vehicle experienced wiring problems. Air conditioner did not work properly. Emergency brake failed. Radio failed.”
NHTSA complaint #819105, filed 1997-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 67% |
| 2010 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 | 18 | 21% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 14 | 17% |
| 2003 | 16 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 15 | 10% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 11 | 5% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 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 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEquipment
6 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.
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