1998 Lincoln Town CAR Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR, 1% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the coating on the rims was wearing down and prevent air from remaining in the tires. As a result, she must constantly place air in the tires. The tire dealer stated that the rims needed to be replaced. In addition, the head lamps have to be replaced for the second time because they hold condensation, which shorts out the electrical system. Lastly, the seat belts stick and are difficult to use properly. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10268731, filed 2009-05, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V157001Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
- 00V157002Jun 12, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1996–2000, Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 1996–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 35 | 24% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 11 | 12% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
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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