Equipment:other:labels
NHTSA campaign 90V134000 · 1990 · reported 07/27/1990
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR PART 567. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1990 Lincoln Town CAR Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
209Complaints
4Recalls
22Crashes
64Fires
14Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (11.5% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 24 · 11.5% | not available | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 20 · 9.6% | Recalled | Recall 95V091000 |
| Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 18 · 8.6% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 · 7.2% | not available | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 11 · 5.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 11 · 5.3% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 209 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Equipment:other:labels
NHTSA campaign 90V133000 · 1990 · reported 07/27/1990
LIMOUSINES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110 AND CONSUMERMIGHT UNKNOWINGLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PLACARD MISINFORMATION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
NHTSA campaign 95V091000 · 1995 · reported 05/16/1995
THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
NHTSA campaign 98V322000 · 1998 · reported 12/16/1998
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SLOW TURN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY…”NHTSA complaint 850692 — filed 11/09/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“ABOUT 3 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER.”NHTSA complaint 826368 — filed 08/06/1998 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 821141 — filed 02/04/1998 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR?
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 209 NHTSA complaints (11.5%), followed by latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch (20), electrical system:wiring:front underhood (18), vehicle speed control (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR have?
209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 64 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 90V134000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1990 Lincoln Town CAR's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
