1993 Lincoln Town CAR Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR, 11% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Lincoln Town Car. Once the vehicle was started, it began to make a jerking motion and all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The failures recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10744131, filed 2015-07, 100,000 miles“Transmission keeps dropping out just like it has gone into neutral gear. One must take is out of overdrive or pull it into a lower gear then it might return to normal operation. I have had back to the dealer on 11 feb,, 29 feb and 14 mar but each time it has been returned to me saying it is okay, we could find no problems with it at least according to the computer. They initially adjusted the mlp sensor, then the next time replaced the mlp sensor and the torque converter, then when it occurred again . …”
NHTSA complaint #730000, filed 2000-09“Consumer put vehicle into drive gear with foot still on brakes when it suddenly took off, began to accelerate , consumer tried to shift into park, but gear would not accept it. Consumer than shifted into reverse ,could hear engine still racing ,and finally turned off engine, resulting in an accident. 2. Also, vehicle would go into reverse on its own. Cause is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #870839, filed 2000-09“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“While driving vehicle around 35-38 MPH there is a rough shift when going into overdrive. When taken to dealer, dealer said this was happening on other vehicles, and a service bulletin has been issued for problem.”
NHTSA complaint #819844, filed 1997-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 27 | 13% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 | 14 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 9 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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