CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Lincoln Town CAR has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 31 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (45 reports).
1988 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1988 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 99 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
What owners report
SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT. IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SHORTING OUT RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WANTING TO PREVENT FIRE FROM HAPPENING, BY TAKING CARE OF THIS NOW.
THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILS WHEN IN OVERDRIVE. THIS FAILURE OCCURS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR GOES OUT OF CONTROL. *TR
THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CLIP FROM THE THROTTLE BODY FRACTURED AND ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY CLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR CABLE HAD TO REPLACED. UPDATED 04/25/11
1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER STATES BUSINESS SOLD FAULTY CAR PARTS RELATED TO A SAFETY DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY HIS LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE ORIGINAL UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD A TORN BOOT AND HE COULD NO LONGER GREASE IT. THE MECHANIC ALSO SUGGESTED REPLACING THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WELL. THE CONSUMER THEN ORDERED LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS FROM AN ESTABLISHMENT AND HAD HIS LOCAL MECHANIC INSTALL THEM. ON MARCH 5, 2010, AS THE CONSUMER STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT WHICH TIME THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL JAMMED BACK INTO THE FENDER WELL. THE COMPANY REPLACED THE BALL JOINT, BUT WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE O
1988 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR: Electrical System:Ignition; Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (45), Vehicle Speed Control (17), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.