Major Problems with 1999 Lincoln Town Car Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Lincoln Town Car

1999 Lincoln Town Car SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2

1999 Lincoln Town Car SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2 Mileage: 58500 miles

1999 Lincoln Town Car AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 183000 miles

Browse 1999 Lincoln Town Car complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, STEERING and SIDE/WINDOW are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lincoln Town Car owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i have been trying to view the information on my airbag and can't find it feb. 2002 sent to you.	14 ~ 64441 miles
STEERING car has a problen in the steering box. took it to a specialist and ford discounted it. they sent a...	8 ~ 96178 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer stated after turning the ignition on the vehicles side air bag deployed without warning releasing powder and chemicals causing	8 ~ 40849 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at 10 mph and makig a left turn an emergency situation occurred that called on the brakes and...	8 ~ 375 miles
SUSPENSION the consumer's vehicle has required multiple repairs to include ball joint replacement turned rotors and idler arm replacement. the vehicle...	7 ~ 110929 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle will lose all electrical functions due to a short. dealer had vehicle 3-4 months but could not...	7 ~ 58584 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 30 mph another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side driver's/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak...	7 ~ 17714 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary. dt...	6 ~ 66969 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield design causing reflections which create poor visibility....	6
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated while starting the engine with the vehicle in park the left front lower ball joint fractured...	5 ~ 83879 miles
ENGINE the intake manifold on my 1999 lincoln town car developed a crack and began leaking all over the engine ....	4 ~ 101750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while testing my car for trouble tester indicated fuel fired heater disabled. uncertain what fuel fired heater is or it`s...	4 ~ 177750 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car has a problen in the steering box. took it to a specialist and ford discounted it. they sent a...	4 ~ 101328 miles
STRUCTURE when driving through a puddle or even when parked in the rain there is a water leak on front passenger...	4 ~ 28130 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner and brakes. rotor were turned and when...	4 ~ 17500 miles
TIRES extreme and excessive hot air is dispensed from the side window demisters which increases the temperature inside the vehicle the	4 ~ 8750 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER interstate at rush hour 60 mph no where to go ?????????? very dangerous. *tr...	3 ~ 118023 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. the contact discovered the interior front drivers and passenger side floors drenched...	3 ~ 39618 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION upon putting the gear into reverse vehicle made a loud noise as if something was rubbing together. the tire rod	3 ~ 70500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has a limousine which is experiencing electrical problems. the circuit board that controlled all the lighting and air conditioning...	3 ~ 82848 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving at various speeds intake manifold cracked causing anti freeze to leak out. *ak...	3 ~ 96392 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner and brakes. rotor were turned and when...	3 ~ 23333 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY at highway speeds left rear view mirror shakes so badly that you can see there is something out there but...	3
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the doors malfunctions and the trunk lid falls if not held up manualey. yh...	3
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING squeak in front suspension while turning at low or high speeds. at times needs extra turning of steering wheel to...	3 ~ 20167 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the intake manifold on my 1999 lincoln town car is leaking coolant. my wife noticed a noise coming from under...	2 ~ 157500 miles
WHEELS this was a spontaneous failure of a cast aluminum wheel. original equipment. it was not heat related nor was there...	2 ~ 102000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater core failure. this causes vapor and odor from the engine coolant to leak through the vents and to coat...	2 ~ 115208 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the vehicle was started the brake pedal went to the floor when tapped. the consumer also stated when the...	2 ~ 44500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the consumer's vehicle has required multiple repairs to include ball joint replacement turned rotors and idler arm replacement. the vehicle...	2 ~ 35000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT car has a problen in the steering box. took it to a specialist and ford discounted it. they sent a...	2 ~ 68000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner and brakes. rotor were turned and when...	2
SEATS consumer experiencing back problem while driving vehicle. believed the design in the seat causes back discomfort. dealer/mfr. notified. *ak...	2
POWER TRAIN driver can not see speedometer when entering areas of shade when wearing sunglasses on a sunny day. nlm...	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing and brakes are squeaking. please give any further details. *ak...	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer noticed coolant levels were dropping. dealership indicated that because the levels were dropping at a slow pace it was...	2 ~ 108296 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY wind roar at sunroof when open or closed. dealer has knowledge of problem but states they have not issued a...	2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when this vehicle was started up and shifted into drive it accelerated up to 40 mph on its own resulting	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. while driving at 70 mph the parking lights and the low...	1 ~ 170000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY crash - windshield wiper failed during heavy rain storm. *tr...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1. i entered the vehicle which had been parked for approximately 90 minutes. i turned the ignition key to start...	1 ~ 74045 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i have a 1999 lincoln town car. the windshield adhesive has failed apparently from having been parked outdoors for 25...	1 ~ 39750 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES within less than 500 miles 3 of the cooper lifeliner ste touring edition tires 225/60r16 went bad. all these tires...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake light switch failed in the consumer's 1999 lincoln town car. *nm the brake pedal felt spongy. the shifter...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the vinyl top on the consumer's car flew off when air got underneath and flew off while driving down...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there was a burning smell coming from under the hood. consumer looked however he could not find the source. then...	1 ~ 48500 miles
RIM > WHEELS i noticed a tire going down on my wife's 1999 lincoln town car. when she took it in for repair...	1 ~ 110000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM ford motor co. car service engine light come on....	1 ~ 100000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES the consumer's vehicle has required multiple repairs to include ball joint replacement turned rotors and idler arm replacement. the vehicle...	1 ~ 70000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while backing out of the driveway at 2 mph the front driver's side tie rod snapped. *ak the left front...	1 ~ 60500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel pump on my 1999 lincoln town car went out without warning. the vehicle has had numerous problems since...	1 ~ 57000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY car has a problen in the steering box. took it to a specialist and ford discounted it. they sent a...	1 ~ 83000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES we purchased two new towncars from germain linc.-merc. naples fl in 1999 and 2000 my car's vin [xxx] 1999 town...	1 ~ 53000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. while driving at any speed the contact heard a whiny squeaky noise...	1 ~ 27000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the driver's side rear axle seal leaked. *ph there was no warranty on the passenger side axle or the rear	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 25 mph vehicle stalls. consumer has to come to a complete stop to start again. consumer feels	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake failure. *slc...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving vehicle will lose all electrical functions due to a short. dealer had vehicle 3-4 months but could not...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving vehicle will lose all electrical functions due to a short. dealer had vehicle 3-4 months but could not...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS head rest does not lock once consumer has adjusted it. dealer has repaired it and still doesn't stay in position.	1
REAR > SUSPENSION the rear end of the vehicle is out of line causing the vehicle to go down the road sideways. the	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittent difficuly in starting car will not turn over right away. dealer has car for third time. so far has	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle parked for 2 days when smoke was noticed coming from vehicle. engine compartment fire that burned 2 ft hole	1
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vehicle was sold without bolts holding the front brake caliper to the vehicle. mjs...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle was sold without bolts holding the front brake caliper to the vehicle. mjs...	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing the vehicle to hit a metal fence and cause damage to the vehicle. nlm...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when the steering wheel is adjusted low the reading of the speedometer is not visible due to design. mjs...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY extreme and excessive hot air is dispensed from the side window demisters which increases the temperature inside the vehicle the	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer believed there was a design defect with the vehicle. the fuse box was positioned under the hood directly...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING on or about october 19 1999 we purchased a 1999 lincoln town car from the dealer which is really dan...	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM defroster system does not function in adverse weather properly. the positioning of the vents are not directed correctly. so the	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC distance between gas pedal and brake pedal allows foot to fall between both when trying to apply brakes an addition/modification	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE the doors malfunctions and the trunk lid falls if not held up manualey. yh...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION squeak in front suspension while turning at low or high speeds. at times needs extra turning of steering wheel to...	1

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