1994 Lincoln Town CAR Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR, 9% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles.
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.
“This is a safety issue concerning a 1994 Lincoln towncar with 122000 miles. The drivers seat left front seat bolt that holds the seat to the angle iron frame pulled out of or through the metal of the seat. The car has not been in an accident and the air bag has never been deployed so there has not been any extreme force on the seat other than driving. I weigh 200 lbs. And do not believe that would be considered to be excessive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000194, filed 2002-12, 122,000 miles“Drivers seat mounting bracket torn from seat frame. It appears to be a metal fatigue problem or possible a strength problem. Driver ended up in rear seat. At least twelve other identical complaints have been filed on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10060267, filed 2004-03, 68,000 miles“This is the second failur on this part. The first occured in january 1999. The front locking bolts broke from metal fatigue the first time and the left front broke this time. I had a friend that had this same thing occur in 1999 and that did result juries. The dealership was sued at that time. This is clearly a poor design as the mettal fatigue is simular in both cases on my car. The dealership won't do anything on the repairs and suggested I contact the upholstry shop for repairs. I asked if they could give me a part number and they said no call the upholstery shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #751471, filed 2001-08“While driving the bolt that holds the driver side seat to the frame of the vehicle came detached causing the seat to be mobile. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023199, filed 2002-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 15% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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