1995 Lincoln Town car problems
The Lincoln Town Car is a model line of full-size luxury sedans that was marketed by the Lincoln division of the American automaker Ford Motor Company. Deriving its name from a limousine body style, Lincoln marketed the Town Car from 1981 to 2011, with the nameplate previously serving as the flagship trim of the Lincoln Continental. Produced across three generations for thirty model years, the Town Car was marketed directly against luxury sedans from Cadillac and Chrysler.
Marketed nearly exclusively as a four-door sedan (a two-door sedan was offered for 1981 only), many examples of the Town Car were used for fleet and livery (limousine) service. From 1983 to its 2011 discontinuation, the Town Car was the longest car produced by Ford worldwide, becoming the longest mass-production car sold in North America from 1997 to 2011. While not a direct successor of the Town Car, the Lincoln MKS would become the longest American sedan until 2016 (overtaken by the Cadillac CT6).
From 1980 until 2007, the Lincoln Town Car was assembled in Wixom, Michigan, (Wixom Assembly) alongside the Lincoln Continental, LS, and Mark VI, VII, and VIII. After Wixom's closure, Town Car production moved to Southwold, Ontario, (St. Thomas Assembly) alongside the similar Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis. The final Lincoln Town Car was produced on August 29, 2011.
Within the Lincoln model line, the Town Car was not directly replaced; the nameplate was used from 2012 to 2019 to denote livery/limousine/hearse variants of the Lincoln MKT. For 2017, the revived Continental replaced the MKS, closely matching the Town Car in wheelbase and width.
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Common 1995 Lincoln Town car problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1995 Lincoln Town Car, several common problems have been reported:
- Vehicle Control Issues: A significant concern reported by owners is unexpected vehicle control problems. Some have described instances where the car accelerated instead of stopping when the brakes were applied, leading to crashes. Issues with cruise control malfunctioning and sudden acceleration have been linked to this problem, posing a risk of accidents.
- Acceleration Problems: Owners have faced issues with acceleration, where the car hesitates, loses power, and fails to speed up even with pressure on the gas pedal. These problems may be related to faulty components like the fuel filter, throttle position sensor, or catalytic converter. Resolving these acceleration issues may involve replacing faulty components or addressing more complex transmission, exhaust, or engine-related problems.
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Problems: Some owners have reported severe A/C issues that can lead to total component failure. Instances of sudden breakdowns without warnings and abnormal smells preceding failures have been noted. These problems can significantly impact the comfort and functionality of the vehicle.
These common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Town Car highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from starting and control issues to acceleration and A/C problems. Addressing these concerns promptly through professional diagnosis and repair can help ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of the vehicle.
How many miles can a 1995 Lincoln Town Car last?
The Lincoln Town Car is an extremely reliable vehicle, ranking 2nd out of 30 cars in its class, according to RepairPal. With proper maintenance, it can last over 250,000 miles with little to no problems.
How reliable are Lincoln Town cars?
Lincoln Town Car Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Lincoln Town Car Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $635 which means it has average ownership costs.
What year is the best Lincoln Town Car?
Lincoln Town Cars built between 1990 -1997 were the best cars ever made as far as the above rating criteria are concerned. Even after 25+ years, the cars hold up very well mechanically, in appearance, and features. My favorite is the 1997 model as it is the most modern car of this range.
What engine is in a 1995 Lincoln Town Car?
4.6 L V81995 Lincoln Town Car / Engine
Specifications for Lincoln Town Car 4.6 V8 2V SOHC Automatic, 213hp, 1995 4-speed.
Are Lincoln Town cars reliable?
The Lincoln Town Car is an extremely reliable vehicle, ranking 2nd out of 30 cars in its class, according to RepairPal. With proper maintenance, it can last over 250,000 miles with little to no problems.
What year is the best Lincoln Town Car?
Lincoln Town Cars built between 1990 -1997 were the best cars ever made as far as the above rating criteria are concerned. Even after 25+ years, the cars hold up very well mechanically, in appearance, and features. My favorite is the 1997 model as it is the most modern car of this range.
Is Lincoln Town Car a safe car?
The Town Car boasts a record Five-Star federal safety rating in five categories for four years in a row (2003-06).
What is the gas mileage on a 1995 Lincoln Town Car?
Based on data from 10 vehicles, 573 fuel-ups and 144,251 miles of driving, the 1995 Lincoln Town Car gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.89 with a 0.25 MPG margin of error.
1995 Lincoln Town car car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lincoln Town car problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Lincoln Town car vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Lincoln Town car
The NHTSA has received 204 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Lincoln Town car. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Lincoln Town car vehicles.
2019-12-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM81W5SY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE
2019-06-11
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-05
- VIN: 1LNLM82WXSY
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANEUVERED IN EITHER DIRECTION TO PREVENT IT FROM SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15E082000 (STEERING), 96V135000 (STEERING), 98V001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V318000 (AIR BAGS), AND 95E006002 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON (423 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH 44702) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
2018-08-22
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-22
- VIN: 1LNLM82W4SY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 98I001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 95V063000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE DUE TO SIMILAR FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
2018-05-03
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-20
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT
2014-11-18
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-08
- VIN: VIN: 1LNLM8
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR
2014-07-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM81W4SY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT OFF AT NIGHT COMPLETELY 4 TIMES AND BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE AT 4AM WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS MARKER LIGHTS AND EVERYLIGHT EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS WENT OFF. I RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AND BACK ON. I REACHED FOR THE BLINKERS WHICH WORKED AND SAW I WAS IN THE OTHER LANE. I WENT INTO MY LANE AND STOPPED. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE. THE SECOND TIME ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE LAST TIME I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER PULL ME OUT OF A SIDE DITCH. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE AND WOULD NOT HELP AT ALL. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE , EVEN MORE SO THAT THE SPEED CONTROL RECALL. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LET ME SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER INSTANCES WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID IT HAPPENS OFTEN ON 05 MARQUIS AND TOWN CAR. THEY SAID THEY PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO HELP ME. MAYBE WHEN MY WHOLE FAMILY IS KILLED IN THIS THING AND WHOEVER IS IN THE WAY, THEY'LL CARE THEN. P.S. THEY HAVE RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES FOR THE SAME REASON. THE DEALER CALLED IT AN LCM MODULE. *TR
2013-06-10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM81W6SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND ALSO DETECTED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE AREA OF THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPONENT. THE CONTACT'S GARAGE AND THE VEHICLE WERE DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. ...UPDATED 09-26-13 *BF
2013-03-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM82W5SY
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: [XXX] DROVE [XXX] 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR DAY AND ARRIVED HOME BETWEEN 5:00 TO 5:30 P.M. ON 3/4/13. [XXX] PULLED LINCOLN INTO GARAGE NEXT TO [XXX] 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. [XXX] PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR BEHIND TOWN CAR WITH OUR MINIVAN AND WENT INTO GARAGE TO PUT SOME THINGS AWAY. [XXX] SHUT GARAGE DOOR AND WENT OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR INTO HOUSE TO PUT PURSE INSIDE. [XXX]IMMEDIATELY WENT BACK OUTSIDE AND WENT TO DECK TO WATER PLANTS AND SMELLED AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF SIDE GARAGE DOOR. [XXX] OPENED SIDE GARAGE DOOR AND SAW FIRE COMING OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND SPREADING. [XXX] RAN INSIDE HOUSE GOT [XXX] AND TOLD HIM ABOUT FIRE AND CALL 911.[XXX] GRABBED KEYS TO MINIVAN AND HOUSE PHONE AND CALLED 911. [XXX] CAME OUT, AND TRIED TO PUT WATER ON FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE TO BECAUSE OF HEAT. WHEN [XXX] FIRST SAW CAR THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED THROUGH METAL HOOD TO ABOUT 3 FEET IN DIAMETER IN FRONT OF FIRE WALL OF DRIVER'S SIDE OF LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THERE WAS A BURST OF FLAMES AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT BASICALLY EXPLODED WITH MORE FIRE, AND JOCK RAN FROM GARAGE BECAUSE FLAMES WERE BURNING HIS HEAD AND SKIN. [XXX] PULLED MINIVAN OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND RAN BACK TO GARAGE TO FIND [XXX]. WHEN [XXX] RAN BACK TO FRONT YARD LOOKING FOR [XXX], FIREMEN WERE ALREADY AT HOUSE, [XXX] WAS YELLING AT FIREMEN TO FIND JOCK AND DOGS. THEY WERE ABLE TO BREAK THROUGH FENCE ON LEFT SIDE (EAST) OF HOUSE AND GET [XXX] AND DOGS OUT OF BACK YARD. THE NEIGHBOR BEHIND OUR HOUSE CAME OVER TO SAY SHE HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISES AND SAW HUGE FLAMES FROM GARAGE; SHE HAD CALLED 911 AS WELL. THE FIRE WAS SO EXTREME IT BURNED WHOLE GARAGE WITH LINCOLN AND 1956 THUNDERBIRD, AND THEN FIRE CONSUMED HOUSE. THERE WERE EIGHT FIRE TRUCKS CALLED TO HOUSE TO EVENTUALLY CONTROL FIRE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2011-12-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-05
- VIN: 1LNLM82W2SY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE HAZARD STILL EXISTS. ANY ATTEMPT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK TO FULL WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND HEAVY FUEL SPILLAGE. A TIME PERIOD DOES NOT ELIMINATE A DEFECT NOR A POTENTIAL VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR
2011-07-11
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-11
- VIN: 1LNLM82W5SY
- Components: VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SUMMARY: COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART, I ALREADY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE PART, AND IT HAS BROKEN AGAIN, IS THERE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS LITTLE PLASTIC PART THAT KEEPS BREAKING. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE, IT IS SO EXPENSIVE. CAN YOU ASSIST? *TT
2011-02-24
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-01
- VIN: 1LNHM81W25Y
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS DEFETIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,998. UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER AN ELECTRICAL PART FAILED. UPDATED 10/12/11
2011-01-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-16
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TOOK MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IN FOR RECALL AND IT WAS NOT PERFORMED AS STATED IN THE RECALL... A FUSED WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. *TR
2010-06-05
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-07
- VIN: 1LNLM81W7SY
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, OR COMMERCIALLY USED VEHICLES. I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO MY HOME WHILE I FIND OUT WHAT CAN BE DONE. NOTHING HAS BEEN REPAIRED YET. *TR
2009-01-21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-10
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 155,000.
2009-01-15
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-15
- VIN: 1LNLM82W0SY
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT REDUCED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGES, BUT THE MECHANIC NEVER STATED WHAT CAUSED THE NOISE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE POPPING NOISE WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN HE RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS FOR THE BALL JOINTS; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
2008-07-24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-17
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM81W8SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN 2003 WHICH KILLED HIS FATHER. FORD SENT HIS DECEASED FATHER A RECALL IN 2007 FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB
2008-07-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-26
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM81W1SY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PEOPLE. THE POLICE IMPOUNDED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT FOUND NO FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A STATE FARM REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND GAVE THE CONTACT'S MOTHER A TICKET FOR CARELESS DRIVING. HER MOTHER CONTINUED TO STRESS THAT HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE ENTIRE TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 127,000.
2008-03-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 1LNLM81W8SY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR KEEPS HEATING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR IS HEATING UP VERY BADLY. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER CAN'T GET HIM IN UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY. HE SAYS HE IS SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *KB
2008-03-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNLM83W5SY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000.
2008-03-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-15
- VIN: 1LNLM81W4SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER STATING THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
2008-02-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-04
- VIN: 1LNLM82W8SY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,200. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS STILL WAITING ON A PART TO FIX THE VEHICLE LEAK ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED
2008-02-04
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-15
- VIN: 1LNLM81W5SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD HAS STATED EACH MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF
2008-01-23
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-01
- VIN: 1LNLM82W8SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,000. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE CONTACTING THE AGENCY WAS INFORMED SHOULD RECEIVE A POSTCARD SHORTLY VEHICLE PART. UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR
2007-12-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-23
- VIN: 1LNLM81W5SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MANUFACTURE RECALL ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND MODELS OF MERCURY AND FORD MODELS IN AUGUST 2007 PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARD IN WIRING HARNESS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. QUICK FIX WAS TO DISABLE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS DONE. NEW HARNESS WAS TO BE AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER ACCORDING TO DEALER. NEW DATE WAS SET FOR MID DECEMBER. CALLED DEALER DEC. 31, 2007. DEALER NOW STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL FEB. 2008. IF, AS IT HAS BEEN STATED BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT SUPPLIED THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM, IT IS NOW MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NO INTENTION OF FIXING THE PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEEN BARRAGED WITH WEEKLY MAILINGS FROM THE LOCAL DEALER TRYING TO SELL ME A NEW OR LATER MODEL CAR. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO NO AVAIL. PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU. *TR
2007-12-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-11
- VIN: 1LNLM83W6SY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: RECALL RE. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION (SCDS) LACK OF TIMELY CORRECTION AFTER DISCONNECT - FIRST DISCONNECT SERVICE 11/SEP /2007 - NO REPLACEMENT TO DATE 12/DEC/2007. *TR
1995 Lincoln Town car recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 1995 Lincoln Town car.
2015-10-06
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
- Consequence: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 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.
2007-08-03
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2001-10-03
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
1998-12-16
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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 SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
- Consequence: 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).
1998-04-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OF CERTAIN 1995-1997 CROWN VICTORIA MODEL VEHICLES WITH POLICE, TAXI, AND COMMERCIAL FLEET PACKAGES AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES WITH THE LIVERY PACKAGE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UNDERBODY FRONT FLOOR PAN ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE BRAKE LINES.
- Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND, POTENTIALLY, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR, INSTALL TWO NEW TUBE BUNDLE CLIPS, AND CHECK THE BRAKE LINES FOR PROPER CLEARANCES. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
1996-07-18
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES
- Summary: THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE.
- Consequence: SUCH CORROSION CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE JOINT IS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT WEAR, THE ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THOSE PITMAN ARMS NOT REPLACED WILL HAVE THE "BALL JOINT" FULLY GREASED.
1995-07-11
- Manufacturer: DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. IF NOT INSTALLED WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CHAFING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAN OCCUR IN AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR FLOOR PAN.
- Consequence: THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN LEAK OR RUPTURE RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, AND/OR LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESERVES IN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND/OR DAMAGE AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. ALSO A PROTECTIVE BOOT OR SLEEVE OVER THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSTALLED.
1995-03-27
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY CURED DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE-TO-FUEL TANK SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL.
1995-02-24
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
- Consequence: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.
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Kennedi Zboncak 2024-11-09
It sounds like you have a great car! From your description, it seems to ride similarly to your Lexus 2013 ES 350.
Percy Cummings 2024-09-26
I have always wanted a luxury car and after looking at every American and import, I finally got my 95 Town Car from a dealership. Although I may have paid too much, it was still a lot less than any new car. The Town Car was in immaculate condition with only 62k original miles and had been garaged, making the exterior and interior look like new. The car rides and drives like a dream with its gorgeous red leather interior and performance white exterior. Before purchasing, I read a review from EDMUNDS.COM and it was very helpful. After getting the car, we took a road trip to New Mexico and were pleasantly surprised to average 28mpg for a V-8, especially while driving at 85-95mph.
Willis Casper 2024-08-25
The interior and trunk room are fantastic! The performance is very good, especially considering the engine size (4.6L V-8) and weight. These cars can be found in good condition for well under $10,000 since most of the previous owners were older and took great care of their vehicles. Only Mobil One synthetic oil is used every 5000 miles. It is easy to drive. The only issues are that the transmission thunks slightly when shifting into overdrive (a fluid change may help?) and the driver side window does not work. Overall, not bad for an 8-year-old American car.
Matt Kuhlman 2024-08-13
I really enjoy used cars and the 1995 Town Car is a great choice. I have only had to replace the usual wear items such as tires and oil, but overall it has been a fantastic purchase. This particular year of Lincoln has a newer dash and interior which is a nice touch. I purchased this car two years ago for $5200 and it has been one of the best used cars I have ever owned. With 90,000 miles on it, there are no leaks under the car. If you are able to find the Signature or Cartier models, I highly recommend them. As someone who is 6'2', I can attest to the fact that there is plenty of room in this car without having to put the seat all the way back. Thank you for considering this great option!
Magnus Bartell 2024-07-11
Hi there! I noticed that you're interested in the bulletproof car you mentioned. I just wanted to let you know that while the engine parts may be cheap, it can be a bit difficult to find interior parts. However, you can find grilles and other obscure parts if you need them. My car has 160k miles on it and I've noticed that the horn is giving out and the e-brake fell apart. It definitely needs some love and attention, but it's easy to give it the care it needs. One major issue I've noticed is that the electronic brake control in snow is not the best and can make the brakes feel unusable. It's definitely not a great feeling when you're sliding around! Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.