1999 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
1999 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:27:50.950Z

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, 1999 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 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 1999 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
1999: 148 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

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED WITH A FLAT BED TOW TRUCK. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180920

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AS SOON AS THE CONTACT INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130311

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT, DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED WAS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG. *NM (LAWYER, DAVID DUHIGG ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER)*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050210

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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2 OCCASIONS WHERE BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND FELL TO GROUND .WHILE MY CHILD WAS INSIDE .

NHTSA ODI report, 20130704

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240930

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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2 OCCASIONS WHERE BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND FELL TO GROUND .WHILE MY CHILD WAS INSIDE .

NHTSA ODI report, 20130704

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WE WERE HIT BY TWO VEHICLES BROADSIDE /PASSENGER DOOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT RESPOND. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20051105

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 20000803 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A RE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.

Campaign 00V200000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000928 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

Campaign 00V157002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000928 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

Campaign 00V157001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010110 — tires

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10,

Campaign 00V356000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011127 — SQ (closed 20021003)

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

I 20020822 — DP (closed 20021204)

FUEL-FED FIRES

I 20030314 — PE (closed 20030822)

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20151028 — steering

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.

Campaign 15E082000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V322000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V200000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V157002 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V157001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V356000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15E082000 (steering) 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 1999 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR have?

6 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.