MYRModel Year Report

1995 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
1995 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:39.531Z

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
166
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

37% 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 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1995 166 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 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1995 166 1996: 259 complaints 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 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1995 166 1996: 259 complaints 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

1995: 166 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

37% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

16% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and air suspension system.

Electrical system

13% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing horn and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIREINJURY
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Well I was driving home one day and smoke was starting to poor out from underneath my dashboard luckily I was close enough to the house to be able make it home and then after I had gotten home I cut the car off and was not able to start it up…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-28

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and exterior lighting

Vehicle speed control

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Lincoln towncar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a residential garage, it ignited into flames. The vehicle was unoccupied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-10

The accelerator pedal became stuck, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle hit a fence, went airborne and then hit a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-23

Car went out of control and ran away with the occupants inside. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-13

Steering

10% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and tie rod assembly.

CRASH
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Power steering locks up upon acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 1989-01-01

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-02-10Air bags95E006002 The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-04-28Fuel system, gasoline95V063000 The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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.

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    1996-08-28Steering96V135000 The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "Ball joint" At the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "Ball joint" Fully greased.

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    1998-05-01Service brakes, hydraulic98I001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Ford is initiating an owner notification program for…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. If the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line…

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    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).

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    2001-10-05Air bags01V318000 Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after April 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began October 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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. I
    2003-01-03Recall queryClosed 2003-06-03 Ball joint separation
  12. I
    2003-03-11Recall queryClosed 2003-07-25 Rear brake line failure
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    2003-07-25Engineering analysisClosed 2005-04-11 Rear brake line failure
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    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 →

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    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95E006002 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V063000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V133000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V135000 · Steering
  • Recall 98I001000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
  • Recall 01V318000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 15E082000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR have?
9 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.