1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Electrical System Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED:ON 5-19-04 HIS 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BURNED WHILE IT WAS PARKED. WITHIN A HALF OF AN HOUR THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE 3 DIFFERENT INVESTIGATIONS DONE;. AN ELECTRICAL AND AND ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION, AND ONE DONE BY THE TAMPA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOUND NO EXACT FAULT. . HE SAID THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 3 OTHER CARS TOTALED, AND 4 OTHERS DAMAGED DURING THE FIRE. THE HOOD MELTED AWAY. THE CAR HAD ONLY 76,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. HE DID SUBMIT MAINTENANCE REPORTS TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND WAS NOT LIABLE FOR THE FIRE.*AK
DT: CONSUMER HAD A 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER CAME HOME HE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, WENT INSIDE AND ATE, THEN A NEIGHBOR POUNDED AT DOOR TO LET HIM KNOW HIS HOUSE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL AND INSURANCE ADJUSTERS CAME OUT AND COULDN'T FIND THE REASON THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE BURNED WITH SUCH INTENSITY THAT PIECES LEFT WERE CHARRED AND NOTHING REMAINED. A FEW FIREMEN WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO THE FIRE. *AK
THIS CAR IS ABOUT A PIECE OF JUNK. PAINT IS ALMOST GONE, 3 OF 4 POWER WINDOWS DONT WORK, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS QUIT TWICE, REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, RADIO NON-FUNCTIONAL, MESSAGE CENTER SAYS THAT IT IS -76 DEGREES AT MOST TIMES WITH 400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY (NOT TRUE). *AK
ON MAY 9TH MY CAR ENGINE BURST IN TO FLAMES WHILE PARKED AND OFF.
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE ENGINE, RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
#506416
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ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING RADIO/POWER WINDOWS/AIR CONDITIONER AND POWER LOCKS TO FAIL.
#501986
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ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*SD
Other 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
20 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint