Vehicle experiencing problem with shutting off at highway speed every 400 miles. Various work was performed by an independent repair shop, but problem was reoccurring. Dealer contacted, cannot find source of problem. *ak
1992 Lincoln Town Car engine complaints
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Possible engine failure resulted in fire in engine compartment of the vehicle. Nlm
After parking vehicle in driveway, 15 minutes later, vehicle was on fire due to possible engine failure. Also,the driveway and the house were damaged due to the fire. Fire department put fire out. Mamufacturer has been contacted. *ak the consumer found where there was a recall (99v124) regarding the speed control deactivation switch, the recall states that the switch could short in the electrical circuit and result in a fire. *slc referenced in rq01-002
While driving on highway, travelling at 65mph all of sudden & without warning vehicle shut off. Had to wait for five to ten minutes in order for vehicle to start back up. Contacted dealer.
Defective design of the oil pan caused it to rust through, resulting in an oil leak which may have caused a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Due to a defective temperature sensor vehicle stalled while driving without warning which almost caused a crash. Please provide further information.
Engine exploded and resulted in fire.
When the temperature is 98 degrees or above and while traveling 100 miles or more, vehicle does not take gas. It stalls, and will not run until it cools off. The vehicle was checked by a dealership. Dealer could not find a problem with the vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while parked. Dealer had vehicle a couple of hours before fire. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Consumer noticed smoke coming from the front right passenger's side. Vehicle was inspected when vehicle caught on fire around the firewall area. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details.
The listed vechile (1992 lincoln town car) and other vechile years and makes manufactured by the ford motor co. Such as 1993 lincoln town car, 1992-1993 mercury marquie, and the 1992-1993 ford crown victoria to name a few (there could be other modles with this same problem. But these modles are the ones I know of for sure) impose a serious environmental and safty problem being that the oil pans on same rot out with rust. In doing so oil is constantly weeping from oil pan area. This is a well known problem that myself and people in the auto industry are well aware of. I personally know 6 people that are or have expierenced the same problem. I know this may not be #1 on the safety concern list but it certainly imposes some enviromental impact concerns. There are numerous cars of this type of year ,makes and modles in service at this time. I personally add at least 1 quart of oil per/week in fear that my wife would run the engine out of oil and blow the engine while on the hiway which could have adverse effects while in traffic. I am sure owners have blown there motors and been involved in near misses or accidents because of this problem.
While the vehicle was parked without engine running vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment on the driver's side. Cause unknown. Fire was very hot and seemed to feed on brake fluid. Master brake cylinder had exploded and was blown 20 feet away. The battery and electrical wiring were consumed including insulation. Plastic air ducts and aluminum fan blades were burned. *ak referenced in ea02-025
While driving 60 MPH in heavy traffic vehicle began to lose speed and steering became difficult. Then the vehicle just completely shut down. Cause unknown.
During hot weather vehicle stalls intermittently. Consumer would like to know the reason why this is happening.
Possible engine failure resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs
Moon roof switch failed. Mjs
While vehicle was parked for an hour a fire started on the left side of the engine compartment. Owners son smelled smoke, owner saw fire coming from around drivers side front wheel. *ak referenced in ea02-025
While parked for an hour fire started on left side of engine, owner saw fire coming from around the driver's side front wheel. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Possible engine failure resulted in fire.
Muffler which is located underneath the rear seat, got extremely hot where it caught on fire underneath the rear seat.had to lift the rear seat in order to put the fire out. Please provide further information.
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure.
While vehicle was in parked and the engine off a fire started in the engine compartment area on the driver's side cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Vehicle was parked for about 30-45 min noticed there was smoke coming from underneath hood mostly on the left driver side ,fire department cannot determine where fire began. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Possible engine fire.
Approx. 30 minutes after being parked, vehicle caught on fire which originated in the engine. Referenced in ea02-025
As an electrical engineer and fire investigator, myself and other fire investigators are experiencing a rash of fires lately in 1992 and 1993 lincoln towncars. Fires seem to originate in the front of the engine compartment on the drivers side. In most instances, the vehicles are parked for 30 minutes to an hour before fire is noticed. We have seen approximately 15 such occurrences. We are trying to determine what the failure mechanism may be.
Engine fire.
While parked the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Cause unknown. *ak consumer states that the local fire inspector stated that the fire started on the driver side near the front of the vehicle where the air suspension compressor is located, the compressor was replaced, however consumer continued to get check air suspension warnings on the dashboard indicator panel, consumer feels the compressor it its supporting relays and fusible links could have possibly caused fire. *slc referenced in ea02-025
Vehicle stalls due to failed sensor/control unit.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
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