Tl* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The worst 1992 Lincoln Town Car problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical72
- Engine47
- Acceleration39
- Brakes31
- Transmission14
- Seats12
- Suspension12
- Visibility12
- Airbags10
- Fuel system8
- Locks6
- Body4
- Lights4
- Seat belts4
- Steering3
- Tires2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car
Fire or smoke 55Adaptive cruise 14Stalling 13ABS 9Sudden acceleration 6Wipers 6Engine failure 5
Recalls 4
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
- Risk
- A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
Recall number 99V124000 · Recall details
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
See all 4 recalls for the 1992 Lincoln Town Car
Defect investigations
Speed control deactivation switch fires
Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds is involved and the age of the vehicles ? 7 to 11 years ? A safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02025
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,the federal safety agency has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
DP02007
Post rear end collision fires
There is no summary currently available
SQ01014
Engine compartment fires
RQ01002
Under hood fires
Alleged that the engine compartment fires on the driver's side in the area of the left front wheel well and the brake master cylinder
EA99006
Under hood fires
Alleged engine compartment fires on the driver's side in the area of the left front wheel well and the brake master cyliner.
PE98055
Hood fly-up while driving
There is no summary currently available
PE93086
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Lincoln Town Car 61
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals
1992 Lincoln Town Car fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15-17 | 22-24 | 18-20 |
What 1992 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car had been driven on a trip of approximately 450 miles and was then parked in our driveway where it sat without being entered, cranked or driven for 2 weeks. At around midnight, while my family was sleeping, a neighbor came beating on our door to tell us that the car was on fire. At that point, the fire was completely involved under the hood of the car, with smoke getting into the cabin of the car. The front tires melted to the ground. The car was a total loss. My husband was able to quickly move another car parked nearby but it had slight paint blistering on the body nearest the fire due to the heat.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car with a set of goodyear arriviva 2 tires, line size p205/75 r15. The contact stated that the tires were ordered from the manufacturer and after receiving the tires, the contact noticed wrinkles on the side wall. He then returned all of the tires to the manufacturer and the manufacturer agreed to replace the tires. The contact stated that if he had not identified the wrinkles, the tires could have failed or blown while driving. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Driving at about 25 MPH turning onto an entrance ramp to the highway my car suddenly accelerated to speeds surpassing 85 and I could not make it stop. I tried stomping on the brakes and it first slowed the car but the acceleration overpowered them, I had to throw my car in neutral and turn it off completely to make my car stop.
Lincoln, town car,1992, manual says to turn off air suspension before jacking automobile. Not when tire go flat . When tire is flat for 30+ minutes. The air suspension pump continues to pump till it destroys the rear suspension. There by lowering the automobiles rear end to a dangerous level.( 2"). Can cripple automobile with potholes & speed-bumps & some steering circumstances . Which can lead to more serious damage and danger to driver, passengers & pedestrians. Switch should be located on dashboard or glove box and noted !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. While driving 70 MPH, the hood of the vehicle unexpectedly loosened and lifted up. The hood blocked the driver's view and the windshield. The driver was able to slowly switch lanes to the emergency lane and tie down the hood. The contact drove the vehicle to a repair shop and had the hood replaced with one from a used vehicle. There was a recall for the 1991 lincoln town car pertaining to the same issue; however, his year was not included. The contact believes that since the failures are identical, his vehicle should be included in the recall. The manufacturer refused to reimburse him or include his VIN in the recall due to the mileage. He believes there may be more 1992 models with the same failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and current mileage was 145,000.
Our 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire inside our shop. The car was off with the keys removed from the ignition. Fire started in the engine compartment.
I have not receive a notice about vehicle part of safety recall 99s15 nor 05s28 since removed 09/25/07 by hollywood ford, 4531 hollywood blvd, los angeles, ca. 90027(323) 663-9999.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The vehicle caught fire while parked. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The ford dealer advised her to call owner connection and provide them with all the information relating to the fire. The dealer then stated that nothing could be done due to the extent of the damage. A police report was filed. The powertrain and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The contact received a safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. In january of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would be available. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 126,000.
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Questions about the 1992 Lincoln Town Car
Is the 1992 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Owners have filed 247 complaints about the 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 3.0 times a typical Town Car model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Lincoln Town Car?
Electrical system, with 72 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles. Next is engine (47).
How many recalls does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car have?
4 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, electrical system and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V124000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Town Car have the most electrical problems?
The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most electrical complaints are 1992 (72 complaints), 1990 (63 complaints) and 1993 (43 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Lincoln Town Car range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15-17 city and 22-24 highway.
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