1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
The 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (8 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (2 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Controllinkages (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, potentially affecting up to 544 vehicles.
Recall 90V093000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 544 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1984 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT IN WHICH THE RUBBER PEELED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER TO TAKE TIRES BACK TO RETAILER, CONSUMER WAS THEN ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN A DEFECT IN THE TIRE WALL, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RUBBER CAME OFF OF TIRE IT DENTED THE MOUNDINGS ON VEHICLE (ROYAL SEAL TIRES). *JB
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WHEN SMELLED SMOKE AND LOOKED UP AND SAW HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON.CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT PROBLEM. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
THE TIRES MANUFACTURED BY COOPER TIRE, SOLD UNDER NAME OF DEAN. (P 215/70R15) HAD BLOW OUTS, THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT WITHIN A MILE APART.
Safety Rating for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN TOWN CAR
- 1980 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 1 complaint
- 1981 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 1 complaint
- 1982 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 4 complaints
- 1983 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 6 complaints
- 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (current)
- 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 24 complaints
- 1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 54 complaints
- 1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 40 complaints
- 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 123 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 97 complaints
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