1992 Lincoln Town CAR Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 13%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR, 13% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own 2 1992 Lincoln town cars. In the first week of oct.,2007, the brakes on both cars failed. The brake lines under the drivers seat area rusted through. My new Lincoln has a ceramic coating. The lines are badly rusted all along the exposed area under the middle of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10212105, filed 2007-12, 100,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle. This occured while driving at a low speeds of 20 MPH of less on 9-04-05. She reported this being the first time she had a brake problem. A month ago the ABS light came on so the consumer took the vehicle to dealer and they said there was no problem with the brakes. She did not hear any kind of noise when she applied the brakes. She then took vehicle to a service dealer and they told her to call NHTSA vehicle safety hot line.”
NHTSA complaint #10135530, filed 2005-09, 65,000 miles“I have never been notified of any recalls on this vehicle. The name and address on the title is no longer my last name or my address. How can I get t he recall repairs made, how can I find the recalls, and how can I get notices of recalls in the future? No safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #724455, filed 2000-06“Consumer states when brakes are applied suddenly the brake pedal does not fully recover. Consumer has to recover brake pedal manually. Nlm also if the cruise control is set and the vehicle is going down a grade the brakes will set but will not recover by themselves.”
NHTSA complaint #8019822, filed 2002-09“When applying brakes suddenly left front wheel will lock up. Also, couldn't drive vehicle over 45-50 MPH because front wheel. Abs light continously stayed on. Contacted dealer, and dealer has not remedied the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897681, filed 2001-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 25% |
| 2007 | 13 | 15% |
| 2006 | 21 | 15% |
| 2005 | 24 | 20% |
| 2004 | 10 | 12% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 17% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 13 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 13% |
| 1998 | 20 | 13% |
| 1997 | 44 | 14% |
| 1996 | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 | 52 | 32% |
| 1994 | 23 | 15% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 32 | 13% |
| 1991 | 44 | 28% |
| 1990 | 17 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR
73 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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