1994 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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 from the tank and the return line were burned. The vehicle leaked gas right above the exhaust system. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and received no assistance. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10103415, filed 2004-12, 111,000 miles“While driving at 40 MPH when a loud noise could be heard coming from under the hood. Vehicle would vibrate when shifting gears . Consumer talked to dealer about noise, and was told that noise was coming from the intake manifold. No cause found for vibration. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #862747, filed 2000-05“Fuel shutoff switch activated when a driver hit back rear tail light, did not have any brakes or ower steering went across median and got hit head on traffic, consumer broke his leg trying to put on brakes, consumer states he thinks the shut off switch is a hazard, when trying to go 55 MPH the vehicle takes off like a rocket no control of vehicle at all.”
NHTSA complaint #974962, filed 1995-11“Noticed a wet spot, fuel line coming out from the tank was corroded so bad that it crumbled, causing the fuel which is under pressure at all times to be running out like a badly leaking faucet,”
NHTSA complaint #9005623, filed 2002-01“Consumer would be driving 40 MPH whien a loud noise can be heard comming from under the hood. Vehicle would vibrate badly when shifting gears. Been to dealer about noise and told coming from the manifold intake. No cause found for vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #848618, filed 1999-09Related 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 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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