1991 Lincoln Town Car recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car, covering 489,637 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
- Risk
- If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Recall number 98V322000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- In the event the primary hood latch releases or is not properly latched when the vehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up obstructing the operator's vision, and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.
Recall number 95V151000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.
- Risk
- This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.
Recall number 95V091000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- The secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- In the event the primary hood latch releases when thevehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up, obstructing the operator's vision,and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Install a new hood latching assembly.
Recall number 91V147000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage could occur from the damaged fluid line and,in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Reposition fuel line to prevent contact with universal joint; if fuel lines are already damaged, repair or replace fuel lines.
Recall number 91V008000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Lincoln Town Car has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 Lincoln Town Car have?
5, covering suspension, latches/locks/linkages and fuel system, gasoline.
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