MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
1993 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:00.872Z

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
178
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

25% 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 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1993: 178 complaints 1993 178 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 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 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1993: 178 complaints 1993 178 1994: 159 complaints 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 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1993: 178 complaints 1993 178 1994: 159 complaints 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

1993: 178 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.

Electrical system

25% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Lincoln Town CAR. While driving 60 MPH, the contact observed smoke emitting from the driver side of the dashboard and the fuse box. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-08

The vehicle caught fire when engine was turned off. The fire dept said the speed control module over the left wheel started the fire and/or due to an electrical short. The vehicle was a total loss. Ts scc referenced in…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-24

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine started to smoke under the hood and the consumer was force to pull over. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-08

Vehicle speed control

21% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was working on doing maintenance on my car. Next thing I know, there's a fire. I got it out quickly enough with the original extinguisher. The speed control harness, which had a recall at one point, is burned and a brake line busted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-23

Also filed under Service brakes

Service brakes

15% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

11% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Valves knock.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-03

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Hood fly-up while driving
  2. R
    1995-08-08Service brakes, hydraulic95V133000 Improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. If not installed with sufficient…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1998-10-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-03-11 Under hood fires
  4. 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 →

  5. I
    1999-03-11Engineering analysisClosed 1999-05-19 Under hood fires
  6. R
    1999-05-20Electrical system99V124000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began May 20, 1999.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    2001-09-20Recall queryClosed 2002-09-06 Engine compartment fires
  8. I
    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
  9. I
    2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
  10. I
    2002-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-30 Speed control deactivation switch fires
  11. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V133000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
  • Recall 99V124000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR have?
4 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.