1996 Lincoln Town Car problems
Owners have filed 316 complaints about the 1996 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 29.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of vehicle speed control at 11.4%.
Complaints316
Crashes15
Fires14
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 29.7% · 94
Vehicle speed control 11.4% · 36
Suspension 9.5% · 30
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.9% · 28
Electrical system 6.0% · 19
Steering 6.0% · 19
Seat belts 5.1% · 16
Exterior lighting 4.7% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Lincoln Town Car in this data, 1996 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1997 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 92,551 miles.
In owners' own words
Ford has a history of composite intake manifold failures on their 4.6L v-8 engines. The crack, noted by ford, is on the first crossover directly behind the alternator. The leaking freeze sprays all ove the engine's electrical system and causes the engine to stop. This sudden loss of power could cause unnecessary accidents. Ford, at present, does not offer an entended warranty on this design failure. Dt Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 65 mph, the engine began to overheat and the check engine light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and noticed antifreeze on the engine. The dealer stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 106,895 and current mileage was 111,082. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 106,895 miles
Was driving approximately 20 mph down hill and curves when the engine just shut off. There have been other times when the vehicle's engine would shut off with no warning . Consumer contacted Lincoln dearlership, they said that the consumer should get a lawyer. Manufacturer knows about problem, suppose to start a program for repairs. Dealer putman Lincoln/mrcury dealership --- (501-646-8251). Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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