1995 Lincoln Town CAR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town CAR years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR. That ranks 4th out of 17 Town CAR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (49 complaints, 30%), typically at around 87,500 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 10 fires, 14 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 165owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 30% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 14% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 13% | 94,804 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 12% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 9% | 151,628 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 8% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 7% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 7% | 103,234 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 2,010 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 53,005 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 103,467 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Lincoln Town CAR recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after april 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began october 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Risk: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Steering:linkages
Problem: The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.
Risk: Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. Loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. If not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.
Risk: The rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear brake line failure (EA03012) — opened Jul 25, 2003, closed Apr 11, 2005, led to recall 05V086000.
- Rear brake line failure (RQ03004) — opened Mar 11, 2003, closed Jul 25, 2003.
- Ball joint separation (RQ03002) — opened Jan 3, 2003, closed Jun 3, 2003.
- Speed control deactivation switch fires (EA02025) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Jun 30, 2004.
- Fuel-fed fires (DP02007) — opened Aug 22, 2002, closed Dec 4, 2002.
- Post rear end collision fires (SQ01014) — opened Nov 27, 2001, closed Oct 3, 2002, led to recall 02I003000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Well i was driving home one day and smoke was starting to poor out from underneath my dashboard luckily i was close enough to the house to be able make it home and then after i had gotten home i cut the car off and was not able to start it up since
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the brake pedal was stiff when depressed. The brake lines were replaced three times by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. Furthermore, the steering wheel had to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. The contact noticed a pool of fluid under the vehicle while idling. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the brake lines were leaking fluid. While refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor. The dealer and manufacturer were not…
The ball joint so my 1995 lincoln town car have fell off the lower controller arm is badly damaged and i get a lot of misfires in the engine is just a lot of stuff this wrong with it
The 1995 is very comfortable but air bags, suspension, windows, and electrical system (unlocatable shortage) do not work. Good mileage and seats, etc very good. The key switch is defective and you can remove keys without turning off. No air bags operable. *tr
Other Lincoln Town CAR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Town CAR | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 Town CAR | 13 | 3 |
| 2009 Town CAR | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 Town CAR | 20 | 3 |
| 2007 Town CAR | 84 | 3 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 Town CAR | 119 | 3 |
| 2004 Town CAR | 83 | 0 |
| 2003 Town CAR | 201 | 1 |
| 2002 Town CAR | 65 | 0 |
| 2001 Town CAR | 161 | 5 |
| 2000 Town CAR | 108 | 8 |
| 1999 Town CAR | 148 | 5 |
| 1998 Town CAR | 154 | 7 |
| 1997 Town CAR | 314 | 6 |
| 1996 Town CAR | 259 | 8 |
| 1995 | 165 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town CAR model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.