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Illustration Same car. Similar to other model years Owner complaints for the 1989 Lincoln Town Car do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 86.5.
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When problems were reported Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 89 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → Seat Belts. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports → NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports38 fire reports6 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints 1 reports Clear category filter Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2000
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THE PAINT SYSTEM OVER THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK ARE ALL FAILING. THE TOP COLOR COAT IS FLAKING OFF WHICH IS A CONCERN WITH LITTLE CHILDREN EATING THE FLAKES. I HAVE HEAR CARS HAVING PRIMER AND COLOR COAT INCOMPATIBILTY PROBLEMS BEFORE WITH RECALLS BEING ISSUED BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR MY CAR. WAS A RECALL EVER…
Read full complaint THE PAINT SYSTEM OVER THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK ARE ALL FAILING. THE TOP COLOR COAT IS FLAKING OFF WHICH IS A CONCERN WITH LITTLE CHILDREN EATING THE FLAKES. I HAVE HEAR CARS HAVING PRIMER AND COLOR COAT INCOMPATIBILTY PROBLEMS BEFORE WITH RECALLS BEING ISSUED BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR MY CAR. WAS A RECALL EVER ISSUED? OTHER LINCOLN OWNERS I SPOKE WITH SEEMED TO THINK SO? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #723574
Official recalls 5 Apr 25, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Jul 27, 1990
TIRE PLACARD MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: LIMOUSINES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110 AND CONSUMERMIGHT UNKNOWINGLY OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PLACARD MISINFORMATION.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED TIRE PLACARDS.
Jul 27, 1990
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION MAY BE INCORRECT ON LABELS.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR PART 567.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
May 9, 1990
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
Mar 6, 1990
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.
Remedy: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations 0 No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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