1999 Lincoln Town CAR Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 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.
“I was driving down a public street not even going the speed limit and I came to the stop light my car acted like it didn't wanna go I got it to a parking spot and it burst to a ball of flames I had no previous symptoms and the car was driving fine it had just gotten to halfway mark on my heat gauge. I think it may have been the plastic intake manifold melted maybe? …”
NHTSA complaint #11196539, filed 2019-04, 161,000 miles“I purchased a obdii/eobd tester and while testing my car it gave me this message, (fuel fired heater disabled). Is this a serious problem/danger if I drive my vehicle. I am 78 years old and never heard of a fuel fired heater.”
NHTSA complaint #10690095, filed 2015-02, 185,000 miles“While testing my car for trouble tester indicated fuel fired heater disabled. Uncertain what fuel fired heater is or it`s capacity. I am 78 years old and uncertain if vehicle is safe to drive. What should my next move be ???”
NHTSA complaint #10683116, filed 2015-02, 185,000 miles“This is the 2nd Town Car that has a hole rusted in the fuel tank fill tube it's not showing no recall but I feel it's a fire hazard and afraid to drive”
NHTSA complaint #11084585, filed 2018-04, 180,000 miles“The fuel pump on my 1999 Lincoln Town Car went out without warning. The vehicle has had numerous problems since purchase including but not limited to: fuel pump, digital display (speedometer, mileage, compass, temperature), passenger window power mechanism (window will not go up completely if lowered) and suspension problems. Current issue regards fuel pump. Total cost to repair include $403.00 labor, $257.49 parts (fuel pump), $25.00 misc fees, $16.72 tax, $215.00 towing.”
NHTSA complaint #10019222, filed 2003-05, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026401May 15, 2008Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 3% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR
29 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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