1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
The 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR has received a total of 24 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 Tirestreadbelt (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 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 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRE FAILURE: ABNORMAL BELT SEPARATION. PHOTO AND TIRE IS AVAILABLE. SEARS GUARDSMAN, RESPONSE XL, P215/75R15. 78615, DOT#CHHF244. ALSO, THERE WERE LARGE CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 32 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. DEALERS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER HAD A SHORT IN THE WIRE. HER CONCERN WAS THAT SHE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER A WHILE. *PH *JB
SPARE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION ON IT. 13OOO MILES, 225/75R15. *AK MICHELN DOT M 3DY D3NX 527. MONTHLY INSPECTION OF SPARE TIRE FOUND AIR WAS ESCAPING FROM TIRE. TOOK TIRE OUT OF TRUNK AND THE AREA FACING REAR FIREWALL WAS BLOWN OUT, TIRE SEPARATION. CONTACTED MICHELIN AND REPLY WAS TIRE IS OLD. PHOTO ATTACHED. 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *TT
CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 90 V 000 000 EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABEL. BUT, THIS VEHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN.
Safety Rating for the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR.
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 — 19 complaints
- 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (current)
- 1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 54 complaints
- 1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 40 complaints
- 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 123 complaints
- 1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 97 complaints
- 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 267 complaints
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