CarRecallWatchThe 1983 Lincoln Town CAR has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
1983 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1983 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TILT YOKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL NOT TO LOCK IN PLACE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE STOPS OR REFUSES TO START.
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION. TT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, GASOLINE LEAK IN TOP AT ENGINE INTAKE CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
1983 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR: Equipment:Other:Labels; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1983 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.