1998 Lincoln Town CAR Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1) leak from manifold, involved replacing whole manifold. 2) paint peeling from bumpers. 3) air conditioner blower motor failure. 4) special switch device located under dashboard that controls cooling/heating for the vents in the dashboard failure. 5) generator warning lamp failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10051002, filed 2003-12, 48,000 miles“1. The climate control system blows out 150+ degree hot air at all times. This hot air bounces off the side glass and into the driver's face. The result is blurred vision, drousiness, and fatigue. The problem is especially onerous in the south and gulf coast states. Ford is aware of the problem. The dealer is aware of the problem. Ford refers the problem to the dealer; the dealer says the problem is an engineering defect for which ther is no cure. …”
NHTSA complaint #705370, filed 1999-04“Vehicle would pull to the right in bad wet weather conditions. When the pads were replaced vehicle would pull to the left at anytime. Dealer resolved the problem . Vehicle has been to the dealer 8 different times. Consumer also states very difficult to steer wheel and when aking turns there would be a noise from the front end. Also when pressing brakes radio makes a static sound, and when playing tapes there is also a squealing noise powre mirror switch sticks in the down position.”
NHTSA complaint #862563, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 00V200000Jul 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1998–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1998–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1998–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR
32 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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