1992 Lincoln Town Car
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Lincoln Town Car. Newest first.
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, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
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 switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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 possible both when the vehicle IS running and when the vehicle engine IS off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.
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 containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs while the vehicle IS moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood IS closed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event the primary hood latch releases or IS not properly latched when the vehicle IS in motion, the hood could fly up obstructing the operator's vision, and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.
Owner complaints
249 complaints11 involved a crash94 involved a fire14 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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.
- Unknown or other
The car had been driven on a trip of approximately 450 miles and was then parked in our driveway where it sat without being entered, cranked or driven for 2 weeks. at around midnight, while my family was sleeping, a neighbor came beating on our door to tell us that the car was on fire. at that…
The car had been driven on a trip of approximately 450 miles and was then parked in our driveway where it sat without being entered, cranked or driven for 2 weeks. at around midnight, while my family was sleeping, a neighbor came beating on our door to tell us that the car was on fire. at that point, the fire was completely involved under the hood of the car, with smoke getting into the cabin of the car. the front tires melted to the ground. the car was a total loss. my husband was able to quickly move another car parked nearby but it had slight paint blistering on the body nearest the fire due to the heat. *js
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car with a set of goodyear arriviva 2 tires, line size p205/75 R15. the contact stated that the tires were ordered from the manufacturer and after receiving the tires, the contact noticed wrinkles on the side wall. he then returned all of the tires to the…
TL* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car with a set of goodyear arriviva 2 tires, line size p205/75 R15. the contact stated that the tires were ordered from the manufacturer and after receiving the tires, the contact noticed wrinkles on the side wall. he then returned all of the tires to the manufacturer and the manufacturer agreed to replace the tires. the contact stated that if he had not identified the wrinkles, the tires could have failed or blown while driving. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Driving at about 25 mph turning onto an entrance ramp to the highway my car suddenly accelerated to speeds surpassing 85 and I could not make it stop. I tried stomping on the brakes and it first slowed the car but the acceleration overpowered them, I had to throw my car in neutral and turn it off completely to make my car stop. *Tr
- Suspension
Lincoln, town car,1992, manual says to turn off air suspension before jacking automobile. Not when tire go flat . When tire IS flat for 30+ minutes. The air suspension pump continues to pump till it destroys the rear suspension. There by lowering the automobiles rear end to a dangerous level.( 2").…
Lincoln, town car,1992, manual says to turn off air suspension before jacking automobile. Not when tire go flat . When tire IS flat for 30+ minutes. The air suspension pump continues to pump till it destroys the rear suspension. There by lowering the automobiles rear end to a dangerous level.( 2"). Can cripple automobile with potholes & speed-bumps & some steering circumstances . Which can lead to more serious damage and danger to driver, passengers & pedestrians. Switch should be located on dashboard or glove box and noted !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Tr
- Structure › Body
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. while driving 70 mph, the hood of the vehicle unexpectedly loosened and lifted up. the hood blocked the driver's view and the windshield. the driver was able to slowly switch lanes to the emergency lane and tie down the hood. the contact drove the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. while driving 70 mph, the hood of the vehicle unexpectedly loosened and lifted up. the hood blocked the driver's view and the windshield. the driver was able to slowly switch lanes to the emergency lane and tie down the hood. the contact drove the vehicle to a repair shop and had the hood replaced with one from a used vehicle. there was a recall for the 1991 lincoln town car pertaining to the same issue; however, his year was not included. the contact believes that since the failures are identical, his vehicle should be included in the recall. the manufacturer refused to reimburse him or include his vin in the recall due to the mileage. he believes there may be more 1992 models with the same failure. the failure mileage was 140,000 and current mileage was 145,000.
- Electrical system
Our 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire inside our shop. the car was off with the keys removed from the ignition. fire started in the engine compartment. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
I have not receive a notice about vehicle part of safety recall 99s15 nor 05s28 since removed 09/25/07 by hollywood ford, 4531 hollywood blvd, los angeles, ca. 90027(323) 663-9999. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the vehicle caught fire while parked. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the ford dealer advised her to call owner connection and provide them with all the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the vehicle caught fire while parked. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the ford dealer advised her to call owner connection and provide them with all the information relating to the fire. the dealer then stated that nothing could be done due to the extent of the damage. a police report was filed. the powertrain and purchase date were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 130,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the contact received a safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. in january of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would be available. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 126,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I own 2 1992 lincoln town cars. In the first week of oct.,2007, the brakes on both cars failed. The brake lines under the drivers seat area rusted through. My new lincoln has a ceramic coating. The lines are badly rusted all along the exposed area under the middle of the car. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. at that time, she did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the switch deactivated or repaired. the vehicle caught fire and the wiring harness…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. at that time, she did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the switch deactivated or repaired. the vehicle caught fire and the wiring harness was destroyed. the dealer stated that the only thing they could do was deactivate the switch. the recall number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 11/15/07
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. while driving between 25-45 mph, the vehicle began smoking. fifteen minutes after the vehicle had been parked, it caught fire. the vehicle was destroyed, the vehicle port was damaged, and the siding on the contact's home melted. pictures are…
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. while driving between 25-45 mph, the vehicle began smoking. fifteen minutes after the vehicle had been parked, it caught fire. the vehicle was destroyed, the vehicle port was damaged, and the siding on the contact's home melted. pictures are available of her home and the vehicle port. the vehicle was towed before she was able to take pictures. a fire report was filed. the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 140,000.
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
1992 lincoln town car recall was received after the consumers vehicle was already destroyed . Customer states that she believes that ford should be responsible because they are the reason her car burned up. *kb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Parked car. Attempted to start car and the dash board lights lit as normal, but the starter did not start. After many attempts car motor turned over but because I let off starting too soon car did not start and problem resumed. Battery good. Starter good. Fuses good. Ignition switch good. This IS the second 1992 town car in which this problem has occurred. Both cars have over 100,000 miles. *nm
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there were two loud bangs. the contact looked into the driveway, and saw that the vehicle was on fire. the flames were located on the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle burned completely, and the heat from the fire burned the side of a…
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there were two loud bangs. the contact looked into the driveway, and saw that the vehicle was on fire. the flames were located on the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle burned completely, and the heat from the fire burned the side of a recreational vehicle which was parked alongside the first vehicle. there was a police report and a fire report processed at the scene. the manufacturer was notified, who stated that there was a statute of limitations on nhtsa recall # 99v124000 which pertains to the electrical system. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Air bags › Frontal
Smoke! Smell of burning! Module for front passenger air bag shorted out. Air bag light on and beeper beeping. *nm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph without warning the hood flew up and hit the windshield. as a result of the windshield fractured. the vehicle was safely stopped and the hood was tied down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who determined the metal around the hood…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph without warning the hood flew up and hit the windshield. as a result of the windshield fractured. the vehicle was safely stopped and the hood was tied down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who determined the metal around the hood latch striker plate fasteners had corroded. therefore, causing them to pull through the metal hood. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 05v091000, regarding the hood latch. the model year was not included in the recall. updated 06/12/06. *Jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 60mph the hood latch broke causing the hood to fly up. There IS a nhtsa recall, # 95v151000, regarding the hood latch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt: the contact stated that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle. This occured while driving at a low speeds of 20 mph of less on 9-04-05. She reported this being the first time she had a brake problem. A month ago the ABS light came on so the consumer took the vehicle to dealer and they said…
Dt: the contact stated that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle. This occured while driving at a low speeds of 20 mph of less on 9-04-05. She reported this being the first time she had a brake problem. A month ago the ABS light came on so the consumer took the vehicle to dealer and they said there was no problem with the brakes. She did not hear any kind of noise when she applied the brakes. She then took vehicle to a service dealer and they told her to call nhtsa vehicle safety hot line. *ak *mr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the consumer states that their 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire and burned. This vehicle had been parked in the driveway. The fire started in the engine compartment on the front left at the vehicle speed control. There was a recall from nhtsa #99v124000; the owner never received the recall…
Dt: the consumer states that their 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire and burned. This vehicle had been parked in the driveway. The fire started in the engine compartment on the front left at the vehicle speed control. There was a recall from nhtsa #99v124000; the owner never received the recall notice. The notice was dated may 19, 1999, this information was from ford, and the representative from ford did tell the owner that vehicle was included in the recall. The owners were unaware of the recall. the vehicle had been parked for 5 days. The cruise control had stopped working a week before the owner had left for vacation. The owner had planned on checking this after he returned. The owners were out of town when this happened. There IS a fire investigation and report. The fire department did confirm that the fire started in the front left engine area. There were no prior problems with the electrical system before. The vehicle IS a total lost. The fire department did not give the owners any other information on the report; they only give the reports to the insurance companies. The vehicle drove fine before the fire incident. The vehicle had all of its regular maintenance. There IS no report, but the police was there. No injuries. There was other property damage to the landscaping, mobile home on the siding and canopy.*ak *nm *jb
- Electrical system
Dt: had parked vehicle in front of the garage and it caught on fire . The fire department came out, they thought it started from the driver's side of the vehicle. The insurance company took the vehicle for inspection. Insurance company informed consumer to contact nhtsa.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: consumer states had a 1992 lincoln town car that burned on 03-24/2000 while parked in the driveway. The fire melted the garage inserts on the house. the consumer stated the fire seemed to start from underneath the steering wheel. The consumer sent ford pictures, the vin and reported this…
Dt: consumer states had a 1992 lincoln town car that burned on 03-24/2000 while parked in the driveway. The fire melted the garage inserts on the house. the consumer stated the fire seemed to start from underneath the steering wheel. The consumer sent ford pictures, the vin and reported this to them. They said they would contact her, but never did. She finally contacted them ,and they told her that the car was not included in the recall because the vehicle was manufacturedin october 1992, and the recall was for the vehicles manufactured in november 1992.*ak
- Electrical system
Dt: friday night at 1:00 am callers car burned up. he had no problem that day with the car. Dealer or manufacturer have not been contacted yet. Caller did not know what started the fire.*ak consumer's neighbor called fire department and said that the fire was coming from the lower part of the engine. *Sb
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the contact owns a 1992 ford lincoln town car that caught on fire. The fire marshall came, and said the fire was started from the cruise control. Ford denied any wrong doing. Has a report from the independent fire investigator.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Speed control deactivation switch fires
Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds IS involved and the age of the vehicles ? 7 to 11 years ? A safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this…
Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds IS involved and the age of the vehicles ? 7 to 11 years ? A safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
- Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles IS the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject…
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles IS the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles IS set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report IS in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,nhtsa has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles IS not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
- Post rear end collision fires
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
- Under hood fires
Alleged that the engine compartment fires on the driver's side in the area of the left front wheel well and the brake master cylinder
- Under hood fires
Alleged engine compartment fires on the driver's side in the area of the left front wheel well and the brake master cyliner.
- Hood fly-up while driving
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10026401Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6092191Some cars equipped with factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph when the moonroof IS open.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3020103Unknown
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 627791Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622660This information IS a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information IS intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions.
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 619299Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts.
- 618546Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions.
- 613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609598Some vehicles equipped with factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph when the moonroof IS open.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607411Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601271Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601004Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn.
- 600589Information concerning vibration-shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35mph) in 3RD or 4RD gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
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