MYRModel Year Report

1983 Lincoln Town CAR

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1983 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:32.259Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2011: 6 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1998 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1998 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints

1983: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19834
198415
198521
198650
198732
198899
198990
1990209
1991157
1992249
1993178
1994159
1995166
1996259
1997314
1998154
1999148
2000108
2001161
200265
2003201
200483
2005119
2006143
200784
200820
20095
201013
20116

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire, gasoline leak in top at engine intake caused the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-27

Vehicle speed control

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The passenger side door does not stay locked in the open position. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-02-26Power train83V028000 The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "Park" Position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1983-03-09Power train83V017000 The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-13 Parking brake failure
  4. R
    1991-06-04Equipment90V093000 Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

    Remedy: Add compliance label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V028000 · Power train
  • Recall 83V017000 · Power train
  • Recall 90V093000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.