1992 Lincoln TOWN CAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
127 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 127 complaints (12.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 15.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 |
| Seats | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 16; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 13; Electrical System: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 6; Seats: 6; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 6; Electrical System:Ignition: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 98 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 25; 1996: 13; 2000: 28; 2001: 13; 2002: 7; 2003: 5; 2004: 5; 2005: 12; 2006: 4; 2007: 5; 2008: 5; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10135530 · 2005-09-07 (September 7, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEEDS OF 20 MPH OF LESS ON 9-04-05. SHE REPORTED THIS BEING THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM. A MONTH AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON SO THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. SHE DID NOT HEAR ANY KIND OF NOISE WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES. SHE THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER AND THEY TOLD HER TO CALL NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOT LINE. *AK *MR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212105 · 2007-12-17 (December 17, 2007)
I OWN 2 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CARS. IN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCT.,2007, THE BRAKES ON BOTH CARS FAILED. THE BRAKE LINES UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AREA RUSTED THROUGH. MY NEW LINCOLN HAS A CERAMIC COATING. THE LINES ARE BADLY RUSTED ALL ALONG THE EXPOSED AREA UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094087 · 2004-09-22 (September 22, 2004)
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. IT DID CAUSES PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE/FIRE DEPT. REPRESENTATIVE, AND THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR AGREED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSE BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120555 · 2005-05-10 (May 10, 2005)
DT: HAD JUST PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY AND CAR WAS TURNED OFF. 15 MINUTES LATER THERE WERE 4 EXPLOSIONS AND THE CAR HAD BLOWN UP, AND HOUSE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER TALKED THE DEALER TODAY, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH, RECALL 99S15. NO RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONSUMER..NO RECALL NOTICED RECEIVED!!! DEALER SAID THAT EVEN IF THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF FOR 3 MONTHS THE CAR COULD STILL BLOW UP BECAUS…
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120555 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483169 · 1995-08-21 (August 21, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734186 · 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
CAR STALLS ON HIGHWAY. DEALERS TRIES TO FIX BUT CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. SOUNDS LIKE SAME PROBLEM AS IN CALIFORNIA.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055985 · 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ENGINE DRIVE BELT FELL OFF. AS A RESULT, STEERING BELT FELL OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10055985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127113 · 2005-06-30 (June 30, 2005)
DT: CONSUMER STATES HAD A 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT BURNED ON 03-24/2000 WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE MELTED THE GARAGE INSERTS ON THE HOUSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE SEEMED TO START FROM UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER SENT FORD PICTURES, THE VIN AND REPORTED THIS TO THEM. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT HER, BUT NEVER DID. SHE FINALLY CONTACTED THEM ,AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THE CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTUREDIN OCTOBER 1992, AND THE RECALL WAS FOR THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED…
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506479 · 1996-07-10 (July 10, 1996)
FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 763423 · 2002-06-24 (June 24, 2002)
FOR PAST 4 TO 5 YEARS, IN HOT WEATHER (CAR ENGINE NOT RUNNING HOT ON GAUGE) WHEN DRIVING FOR SOME TIME, GAS FUMES BECOME VERY VERY PERSISTANT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. YOU CAN HEAR A BOILING SOUND FROM THE GAS TANK. WHEN PUT CAR IN THE HOME GARAGE IT IS REALLY BAD. WHEN RELEASE THE GAS CAP SLOWLY IT HAS SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE AND KEEPS RELEASING PRESSURE FOR A LONG TIME. THE GAS IS BOILING. I HAVE ASKED THE LINCOLN OF MANY OCCASIONS ABOUT THE SMELL AND HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AGAIN JUST RECEN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 763423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488030 · 1995-09-15 (September 15, 1995)
TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE WHEN SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488030 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979324 · 1996-02-16 (February 16, 1996)
DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS AFFECTED SHIFTING OF GEARS; BRAKES METAL TO METAL SOUND; WHEN HOT, CAUSED CALIPER/BRAKES TO STICK; VEHICLE JERKED; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979324 at NHTSA ↗