1998 Lincoln Town CAR Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 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.
“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“The contact stated while turning on the air conditioner, the heater came on instead and would not turn off and there was a clicking noise heard. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted no repairs have been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10152274, filed 2006-03, 30,000 miles“The speedomoter gauge/the temperature gauge and the gas gauge do not light up unless high beams are being used. Consumer is not able to read these gauges in the daylight. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer and 2 dealerships. The manufacturer or dealership is not able to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829269, filed 1998-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 11 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsEquipment
5 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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