1991 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
1991 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:27:46.140Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Town CAR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 89 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 176 complaints 1994: 155 complaints 1995: 165 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 2011
1991: 155 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19834
198415
198521
198650
198732
198899
198989
1990209
1991155
1992249
1993176
1994155
1995165
1996259
1997314
1998154
1999148
2000108
2001161
200265
2003201
200483
2005119
2006143
200784
200820
20095
201013
20116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150129

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910325 — fuel system, gasoline

DISTORTED FUEL LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: REPOSITION FUEL LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT; IF FUEL LINES ARE ALREADY DAMAGED, REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES.

Campaign 91V008000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910329 — EA (closed 19920316)

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

R 19911220 — latches/locks/linkages

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V147000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950811 — latches/locks/linkages

CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOOD INNER PANEL REINFORCEMENT AND A NEW, GALVANIZED HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE.

Campaign 95V091000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950922 — latches/locks/linkages

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 95V151000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990118 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAIN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

Campaign 98V322000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V147000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V091000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V151000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V322000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1986 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1992 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.