1989 Lincoln Town Car seat belts problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Lincoln Town Car — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While making a turn at 10 mph consumer ran through a medium and seat belts never locked in place, passenger almost went through the windshield.*ak *jg”
filed Jun 25, 2002
“Vehicle hit a 8-10 inch high concrete divider, passenger hit head on windshield. Seatbelt did not restrain her, she suffered head lacerations/ neck and back injuries. Driver was not wearing seatbelt due to medical reason, hit head on windshield. Damage to vehicle unknown.*ak jg”
filed Jun 18, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Town Car | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 Town Car | 35 | 24% |
| 2005 Town Car | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 Town Car | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Town Car | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 Town Car | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 Town Car | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 Town Car | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 Town Car | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 Town Car | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.