1990 Lincoln Town Car engine problems

31 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 31
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
24
Engine
6
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lincoln Town Car engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Lincoln Town Car engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1990 Lincoln Town Car owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine · NC · fire

After parking vehicle for 20 minutes in driveway conusmer noticed a popping noise. Vehicle was on fire in the engine department. Fire department put fire out. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine · NC

Vehicle stalls intermittently.

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Engine · FL · fire

While driving the vehicle began to smoke, possible engine failure caused the entire vehicle to catch on fire. Nlm

Filed Oct 14, 2000 · Engine · 98,000 miles · VA

Stalling on interstate and city driving when temperature gets very hot. Losing the power in brakes and the ability to control the vehicle's steering. The car can be started again when it has cooled down. This problem is very dangerous. *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734325

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Engine · VA · fire

Vehicle in garage for 10-15 minutes. Car engine compartment caught fire and burnt car and house (total loss). Aaa insurance to investigate.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Engine · NJ · fire

15 minutes after fueling vehicle and parking it in garage a fire started, burning vehicle and house. Vehicle was totaled,cause unknown.

Filed Dec 22, 1999 · Engine · AL

Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle traveling on the highway for 2 - 21/2 hrs. It causes engine to shut off. Within 30 minutes or more vehicle would start up again. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.

Filed Nov 9, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

When driving in low speed and making a slow turn vehicle will stall. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. Also, replaced throttle body and power steering pressure spring.

Filed May 27, 1999 · Engine · OK · fire

Vehicle was parked in garage and caught on fire on passenger's side in the engine, and burnt down the garage. Cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Questions about the 1990 Lincoln Town Car engine

Does the 1990 Lincoln Town Car have engine problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Lincoln Town Car, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Lincoln Town Car engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Lincoln Town Car engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln Town Car have bad engine?

The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most engine complaints are 1997 (91 complaints), 1996 (90 complaints) and 1992 (47 complaints).