CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Lincoln Town CAR has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 26 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (32 reports).
1986 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1986 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
CAR WAS PARKED WITH TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN PARK POSITION WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGIN TO ROLL AWAY. WHEN THE CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR AND CAME TO REST, THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR WAS IN REVERSE POSITION. *TR
WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE HOOD WAS POPPED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND INDICATED IT MAY HAVE BEEN SOMETHING ELECTRICAL THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
PAINT PEELING, EMISSIONS BAD.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS LURCHING, THEN CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WAS LOCKED UP, CALIPER AND BRAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *AK
STRAPS THAT HOLD FUEL TANK IN PLACE HAVE BEEN RUBBING ON TANK, FUEL TANK IS LEAKING DUE TO THAT. *AK THE TANK NEEDS REPLACING. *YH
1986 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1986 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Lincoln Town CAR: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; 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 1986 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (32), Power Train (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.