1992 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 249 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 fuel system of the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 249 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, 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.
“Driving 40mph when vehicle stalled out without any warning. Towed to dealer & nothing was found by mechanic. Vehicle was restarted by mechanic. Stalled a second time & was able to restart after 30 minutes. This would happened at least 3-4 times since at the dealer. Stalling problem could not be duplicated. Had repairs done on vehicle & has not stalled since then. .”
NHTSA complaint #873225, filed 2000-10“While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled out and quit without warning in the middle of traffic due to fuel pump failure. Also, transmission slippage, cruise control switch failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed, and sporadic miss in engine due to wires shorting out/ replaced wires.”
NHTSA complaint #848976, filed 1999-11“For past 4 to 5 years, in hot weather (car engine not running hot on gauge) when driving for some time, gas fumes become very very persistant in the passenger compartment when stopped at stop light, even with the windows down. You can hear a boiling sound from the gas tank. When put car in the home garage it is really bad. When release the gas cap slowly it has significant pressure and keeps releasing pressure for a long time. The gas is boiling. …”
NHTSA complaint #763423, filed 2002-06“Vehicle experiencing fuel leakages from filler neck area, this only allows consumer to fill tank at 3/4 capacity to prevent fuel spillages. Spillage can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #854381, filed 1999-12Related service bulletins
- 10026401May 15, 2008Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade…
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 1992 Lincoln Town CAR
73 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
10 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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