1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
10 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints
#9004582
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THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. EVERYTIME YOU WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF IT WAS VERY HAD TO RESTART.
#863588
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CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
#506416
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IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM.
#802548
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SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED ELECTRIAL WIRES BURNING, WINDOWS WOULD LOCK UP, AIR CONDITIONER WOULD STOP, ALSO THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WIRES SEEMED TO SHORT OUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, A TERRIBLE NOISE WAS HEARD AND CONSUMER FEELS THIS WAS DUE TO THE SWITCH ENGAGED WHILE THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING. *SLC
#986932
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ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT. *AK
AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK
AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS, PARKED IT, THEN NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT END. *AK
PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNS WERE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT TO THE FIREWAY. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHICH MELTED THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DASH AND INTERIOR. *AK
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Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
20 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 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