MYRModel Year Report

1991 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
1991 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:32.274Z

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
157
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1991 157 1992: 249 complaints 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 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1991 157 1992: 249 complaints 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 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1991 157 1992: 249 complaints 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

1991: 157 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

36% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Lincoln Town CAR. The contact stated that due to a brake failure, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-12

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

FIRE
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While driving eastbound us interstate 40 in Oklahoma city,ok my 1991 Lincoln towncar caught on fire and stopped running, after I pulled off the highway and put the fire out, the car would not start back up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-10

Engine failed due to oil deprivation.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-07-01

Visibility

13% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Vehicle speed control

12% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Latches/locks/linkages

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2015-01-29

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-03-25Fuel system, gasoline91V008000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-03-29Engineering analysisClosed 1992-03-16 Hood latch failure
  3. R
    1991-12-20Latches/locks/linkages91V147000 The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

    Remedy: Install a new hood latching assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1995-08-11Latches/locks/linkages95V091000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    1995-09-22Latches/locks/linkages95V151000 The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    1999-01-18Suspension98V322000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V008000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 91V147000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95V091000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95V151000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
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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, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Lincoln Town CAR have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

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