1993 Lincoln Town CAR Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 10%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR, 10% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle caught fire when engine was turned off. The fire dept said the speed control module over the left wheel started the fire and/or due to an electrical short. The vehicle was a total loss. Ts scc referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #10001455, filed 2002-12, 79,000 miles“In the beginning I took my car to the Lincoln/ford dealerships for all my brake problems (about 4 or 5 times). Then I began taking my car to tire/brake shops. Still the problems have persisited. I have had everything done, and still not long after every brake job the brakes begin to squeek/pulsate, and the dust returns on the rims of the tires. At first, I used all Lincoln/ford parts then I figured they were the problem. I have never had so much trouble with any brakes on any of my previous vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #703082, filed 1999-02“The oil light illuminated and soon after a squeaking sound came from under the hood, the consumer pulled over and the engine stopped, the vehicle could not be restarted, consumer was informed that the engine had seized, the oil screen had clogged and stopped oil flow to the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #565147, filed 2002-04“While driving, at 35mph transmission goes neutral before changing. Air/heat failure after replaced heater core.gas monitor indicates sporatically. Back door locks lodged.suspension replaced once. Fuel line & radio replaced by dealer. Front right wheel tightens & pops loose during allignment, pulls to the right on the road. Replaced radiator, & alternator. Battery won't hold charge if parked 2 days+. Air bag light stays on.”
NHTSA complaint #741299, filed 2001-02“Pe98-055; vehicle was parked overnight for a period of 14 hours when the vehicle suddenly caught fire. Fire department was called, they were unable to determine the cause of the fire. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #831336, filed 1998-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 | 87 | 28% |
| 1996 | 90 | 35% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 15% |
| 1993 | 17 | 10% |
| 1992 | 48 | 19% |
| 1991 | 19 | 12% |
| 1990 | 31 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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