1992 Lincoln Town CAR Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact stated while driving at 60mph the hood latch broke causing the hood to fly up. There is a NHTSA recall, # 95v151000, regarding the hood latch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10147913, filed 2006-01, 145,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 60mph without warning the hood flew up and hit the windshield. As a result of the windshield fractured. The vehicle was safely stopped and the hood was tied down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who determined the metal around the hood latch striker plate fasteners had corroded. Therefore, causing them to pull through the metal hood. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v091000, regarding the hood latch. The model year was not included in the recall. Updated 06/12/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10157460, filed 2006-05, 135,000 miles“The rear passenger door latch broke, causing door not to be opened from inside or outside, which may trap an occupant in case of a crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #839507, filed 1999-06Related recalls
- 95V151000Aug 7, 1995The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1991–1992
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 17 | 11% |
| 1990 | 21 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEquipment
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology