1988 Eagle Premier vs 1988 Lincoln Town Car
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Eagle Premier | 1988 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 27 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 31 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Eagle Premier | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 39 |
| Visibility | 20 | 3 |
| Power Train | 13 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1988 Eagle Premier
1988 Lincoln Town Car
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.