CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Lincoln Town CAR has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 6 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
1985 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1985 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
TIRE FAILURE: ABNORMAL BELT SEPARATION. PHOTO AND TIRE IS AVAILABLE. SEARS GUARDSMAN, RESPONSE XL, P215/75R15. 78615, DOT#CHHF244. ALSO, THERE WERE LARGE CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 32 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. DEALERS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER HAD A SHORT IN THE WIRE. HER CONCERN WAS THAT SHE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER A WHILE. *PH *JB
SPARE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION ON IT. 13OOO MILES, 225/75R15. *AK MICHELN DOT M 3DY D3NX 527. MONTHLY INSPECTION OF SPARE TIRE FOUND AIR WAS ESCAPING FROM TIRE. TOOK TIRE OUT OF TRUNK AND THE AREA FACING REAR FIREWALL WAS BLOWN OUT, TIRE SEPARATION. CONTACTED MICHELIN AND REPLY WAS TIRE IS OLD. PHOTO ATTACHED. 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *TT
CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 90 V 000 000 EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABEL. BUT, THIS VEHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN.
TIRE UNRAVELLED AND TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED.
1985 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1985 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Lincoln Town CAR: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Tires (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 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.