CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Lincoln Town CAR has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 7 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (29 reports).
1999 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
Most common 1999 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Problem areas named in the 148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Suspension | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 |
| Visibility | 18 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
What owners report
See attached document for complaint.
Front driver seatbelt does not lock. Unknown when or why this occurred. All other seatbelts in car still functioning. Not repaired yet. Would this be covered under any type of federal warranty?
The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel started pulling to the left with extreme force. The contact attempted to correct the over steering and the vehicle started pulling to the right and the left. The contact stated that an unknown warning was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to his residence. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle several more times and the steering failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints, upper and lower control arms, and the steering gear needed to
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT FELT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED TRUCK. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE AN INJURY THAT REQUIRED TRANSPORT TO A HOSPITAL AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC'S SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FIXED THE BRAKES WITH A FLUID LEAK FROM THE BRAKE LINE AS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT FELT THERE ALSO WAS AN ISSUE OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO ONE SIDE. THE ISSUE RECURRED WITH THE FRONT END STILL BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED LAMARQUE FORD LOCATED AT 3101 WILLIAMS BLVD SUITE F, KENNER, LA 70065, (504) 443-2500, AND MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.*DT *AS
1999 Lincoln Town CAR questions
Does the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR: Tires; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Town CAR?
Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (29), Suspension (24), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.