1993 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR, 4% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 4 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.
“The fuel line rusted and ruptured on my Town Car on september 9, 2004. I called Lincoln and they will not even concider looking at this vehicle. My husband is a mechanic and has seen this problem with a 200 navigator...where the brakes and fuel lines were rusted and the brake lines ruptured. I would like this matter looked into and fixed. This is not a wear and tear item and I should not be expected to pay for it. I do not have the $2000.+ that it will cost to repair the vehicle. I mean this is definatly a safty issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090797, filed 2004-09, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Lincoln Town Car. After parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping noise and noticed flames shooting out from the front passenger and driver's side wheel wells. Seconds later, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire and police department arrived and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries. The fire marshall stated that the fire was probably caused by an electrical failure. The contact was advised to call the ford/Lincoln manufacturer and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 75,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10272368, filed 2009-05, 75,000 miles“After putting vehicle in park, consumer noticed that there was a trail of fuel leading up the driveway coming from the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle out from the garage and soon after that, the vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer. Dealer found perforated rust on steel fuel lines at the fuel pump which was also heavily rusted, fuel line sprayed fuel on hot exhaust system. Steel brake lines showed evidence of corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #8004354, filed 2002-02“Fuel pump was leaking fuel onto the ground while vehicle was parked or moving. Dealership determined that fuel pump had rusted through, and needed to be replaced. Dealer found the fittings at the fuel pump rusted to the point of leaking, dealer replaced fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #893709, filed 2001-08“Drove vehicle; parked vehicle & went inside store to do buisness; short time later was informed vehicle was on fire; looked & vehicle was completely engulfed in flames; fire dept. Arrived & put out flames; told owner they thought carburetor leaked on manifold. Referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #809378, filed 1997-03Related 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 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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