1995 Lincoln Town Car problems
Owners have filed 241 complaints about the 1995 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 23.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 10.8%.
Complaints241
Crashes17
Fires13
Injuries17
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 23.7% · 57
Suspension 10.8% · 26
Electrical system 9.1% · 22
Vehicle speed control 7.9% · 19
Engine and engine cooling 7.1% · 17
Power train 7.1% · 17
Steering 6.6% · 16
Air bags 5.0% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire, 17 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Lincoln Town Car in this data, 1995 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1997 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 15 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 103,733 miles.
In owners' own words
The rear brake lines have rusted all the way through. There is a recall for this particular vehicle. The manufacturer is aware of the problem, but informed the consumer that his vin was not on the list.*Ak the brake lines on both side failed at the same time due to the routing of the lines along the frame. The consumer believes this system is poorly designed. *Ph Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 80,000 miles
I came to a stop light and the car had just enough brakes to stop with, I pulled into a parking lot and notice the ground was wet on the left side of the car and looked under the car and found that the brake lines were leaking. I had the car towed to greens and shane mullins said the brake lines have rusted out I can not believe that brake lines would rust out in 7 years. Dt referenced in rq03-004 Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 98i0001000. Brake line wear; when driving the brake light came on, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. After inspection, brake fluid was leaking. Also, spots and rust appeared where the clamps were worn out. Dealer states no warranty, and vehicle does not comply with the recall. Problem still exists. *Ak referenced in rq03-004 Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Lincoln Town Car years
1992 312 complaints · 26.6% electrical system 1993 226 complaints · 19.5% electrical system 1994 212 complaints · 13.2% engine and engine cooling 1996 316 complaints · 29.7% engine and engine cooling 1997 395 complaints · 23.5% engine and engine cooling 1998 194 complaints · 16.5% engine and engine cooling