CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT . STOPPED FOR A OTHER VEHICLES , DROVE ABOUT 10 FEET AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR SLAMMED TO THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE OF PARKING LOT INTERSECTION. CAR WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT DRAGGING FRAME , FRONT END ON PAVEMENT LEAVING DRAG MARKS IN PAVEMENT. *TR
BRAKE FAILURE FROM RUSTED BRAKE LINES LOSS OF 90% OF BRAKES AT TIME OF INCIDENT THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON TWO OF MY OTHER LINCOLNS. *TR
I TOOK MY TOWN CAR IN, BECAUSE I COULD SMELL COOLANT IN THE CAB OF THE CAR. AFTER INSPECTION, THEY SAID IT WAS THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THEY CALLED FORD AND FORD SAID THEY HAD A LOT OF THESE PARTS ON HAND BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMUNE PROBLEM WITH THIS PART. I WAS TOLD THE PART ALONE WOULD BE $600. I AM ON SS AND DISABLED AND I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR WHAT IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED IN A RECALL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON DEC. 2001 FOR THIS PART PUT ONLY LIMITED TO TAXIS, POLICE, AND LIMOS, AND LIVERY PACKAGES. THIS RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE OWNERS, OR PRIVET OWNED VEHICLES, ALSO, THEY HAVE THE SAME PARTS. THERE HAS TO BE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT TO COVER A
1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Service Brakes (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town CAR has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.