MYRModel Year Report

1992 Lincoln Town CAR

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Lincoln Town CAR
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1992 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: 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 2011
1992: 249 complaints
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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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. IT DID CAUSES PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE/FIRE DEPT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040922

1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS DRIVEN FROM MY HOME TO THE POST OFFICE AND BACK TOTAL MILEAGE .03 MILES. TOTAL RUN TIME OF VEHICLE ABOUT 5 MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040722

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140513

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY DEATH
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1992 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE EDITION. CAR PARKED IN CARPORT 4PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES 5AM FRIDAY MORNING. CAR COMPLETELY DESTROYED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO CARPORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 249
I 19931001 — PE (closed 19940228)

HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVING

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

I 19981027 — PE (closed 19990311)

UNDER HOOD FIRES

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

I 19990311 — EA (closed 19990519)

UNDER HOOD FIRES

R 19990520 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

Campaign 99V124000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010920 — RQ (closed 20020906)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20011127 — SQ (closed 20021003)

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

I 20020822 — DP (closed 20021204)

FUEL-FED FIRES

I 20020906 — EA (closed 20040630)

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (78 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V151000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V322000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V124000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1986 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.