1996 Lincoln Town CAR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,776miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,776 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.
“While driving my 1996 signature series Town Car about 25 mis/hr in residential area the right front ball joint suspension collapsed & rolled under the car frame. The slow speed enabled the car to be stopped within feet. Driver & a passenger unhurt. Car towed to aaa certified garage that had been used for over 25 years. Suspension replaced as was the left one that mechanic deemed ready to also collapse. Resident municipality literally surrounded by expressways whose speed limit is 65 mis/hr. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342999, filed 2010-07, 92,551 miles“Complaint received via e-mail. There is a weld break on the frame, left front which, in turn, causes two more breaks in the under side of the car, resulting in a major safety hazard. This is a major structural malfunction . But the ford motor company seems to think it is no big deal. This is major safety problem. The car has not been in any accident. I am the original owner. The car has 75,000 miles, and the warranty expired. It will cost more to repair the car than it is worth.”
NHTSA complaint #10101322, filed 2004-11, 75,000 miles“The trunk was ice covered and the automatic opening mechanism opened the trunk only one half of an inch. Driver attempted to raise lid by placing fingers of both hands under the lip of lid and lifting. Lifting effort caused self closing feature to function and lid closed on both hands, causing severe pain and the inability to extricate her hands.”
NHTSA complaint #805702, filed 1996-12“Lube and reposition gas tank and exhaust hangers, remove rear wheel to get to frame area, finally fix shimmy left side body grommet, body too close to frame. Body was rested on fuel lines, removed body mount bushings, retorqued body mount bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #974837, filed 1995-11Related service bulletins
- 10018074May 8, 2007Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. A possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 12 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Lincoln Town CAR
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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