CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Lincoln Town CAR has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 14 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
1987 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1987 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 ..M.P.H. FRONT RIGHT TIRE. *TR
FOUR MINUTES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF, BLACK SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE OWNER OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE ALTERNATOR WAS ON FIRE. *AK A MECHANIC EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS MADE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE FORD TO RECALL ALL VEHICLES WITH THE SAME TYPE ALTERNATOR AND OTHER COMPONETS AS HIS. *PH
WHILE DRIVING RADIATOR SUDDENLY STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. UPON THE LEAKAGE FROM THE RADIATOR VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. *AK
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE CAR MOST NOTICEABLE WITH A WINDOW DOWN, HAVE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AND CAN'T FIND IT, SEEMS LIKE IT MAY BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE DASH. *JB
WHEN TURNING VEHICLE AT LESS THAN FIVE MILES AN HOUR, VEHICLE WENT INTO HIGH THROTTLE MODE, AND ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP CURB. BOTH FRONT TIRES WENT FLAT, KNOCKING DOWN 20 FEET WOODED FENCE, AND HIT HOUSE.*AK CONSUMER STATED PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL.*JB
1987 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.