1990 Lincoln Town Car problems

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · TX · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, smoke was seen coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the hood was raised. Smoke and flames were spotted coming from the plug on the alternator. The battery was disconnected and the plug removed. The fire smothered and the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop. The vehicle is currently under going inspection and repair.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · FL · fire

Dt: the consumer stated:on 5-19-04 his 1990 lincoln town car burned while it was parked. Within a half of an hour the car was engulfed in flames. There were 3 different investigations done;. An electrical and and engineering investigation, and one done by the tampa fire department and found no exact fault. . He said there were a total of 3 other cars totaled, and 4 others damaged during the fire. The hood melted away. The car had only 76,000 miles on it and had been well maintained. He did submit maintenance reports to the insurance company, and was not liable for the fire.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NY · fire · 3 injuries

Dt: consumer had a 1990 lincoln town car which caught on fire. When consumer came home he parked the vehicle in the garage, went inside and ate, then a neighbor pounded at door to let him know his house was on fire. The police, fire department, fire marshal and insurance adjusters came out and couldn't find the reason the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle burned with such intensity that pieces left were charred and nothing remained. A few firemen were taken to the hospital due to the fire.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Locks · 100,000 miles · AL

Consumer reported that all four doors cannot be opened from the outside of vehicle. One of the vehicle windows had to be left open to gain entrance into the vehicle. Dealer was notified, and informed consumerthat the vehicle was not covered under a recall.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 101,000 miles · FL · fire

Consumer parked the vehicle in the garage and it caught on fire, and in minutes was engulfed in flames. Consumer contacted the fire department. The vehicle burned completely. The fire department noted that the fire started under the hood. *ak......... Consume rclaimed fire appeared to be due to mechanical failure in car , possibly brakes.

Filed Jul 19, 2003 · Body, Electrical · KS

This car is about a piece of junk. Paint is almost gone, 3 of 4 power windows dont work, windshield wiper motor has quit twice, rear suspension failed, radio non-functional, message center says that it is -76 degrees at most times with 400 miles until empty (not true).

Filed Jul 5, 2003 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls without warning on hot days while driving.and when driven on hot days and is parked will not start again , unless it cools down. Replaced the ignition module , which I was told was under investigation in california.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Electrical · AL · fire

On may 9th my car engine burst in to flames while parked and off.

Filed Feb 2, 2003 · Locks · 160,000 miles · SC

On february 1, 2003, kimberly love was driving a 1990 lincoln town car with faye love(passenger). While driving east on interstate 26 in columbia, sc at 60 miles per hour, the hood flew up, shattering the windshield. The hood was bent and the front window shattered. The latch is broken also. The driver and passenger were shaken but able to pull to safety.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Engine · KY · fire

Consumer stated that the vehicle was driven approximately 1/2 hour, and then parked. 1 and 1/2 hours later the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was in engine compartment and burned complete drivers side of the engine. The vehicle is totaled, possibly engine related.