1990 Lincoln Town Car engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1990 Lincoln Town Car — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Stalling on interstate and city driving when temperature gets very hot. Losing the power in brakes and the ability to control the vehicle's steering. The car can be started again when it has cooled down. This problem is very dangerous. *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to…”
filed Apr 30, 2003
“Consumer stated that the vehicle was driven approximately 1/2 hour, and then parked. 1 and 1/2 hours later the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was in engine compartment and burned complete drivers side of the engine. The vehicle is totaled, possibly engine related. *yh”
filed Sep 5, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Town Car | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Town Car | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 Town Car | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 12 | 11% |
| 1999 Town Car | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 Town Car | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 Town Car | 87 | 28% |
| 1996 Town Car | 90 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.