1992 Lincoln Town Car: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car: 4 recalls, 249 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #95V151000 · 1995 · 73,837 vehicles
What's wrong: The secondary hood latch May not engage when the hood is closed.
Why it matters: In the event the primary hood latch releases or is not properly latched when the vehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up obstructing the operator's vision, and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix: Dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.
Suspension Vehicle recall #98V322000 · 1998 · 175,000 vehicles
What's wrong: The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Why it matters: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Electrical Vehicle recall #99V124000 · 1999 · 262,695 vehicles
What's wrong: The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
Why it matters: A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
The fix: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began May 20, 1999.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #07V336000 · 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch May, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Why it matters: This could result in an underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected October…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 93 mention a fire, 14 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (73): the most common themes are fire / smoke (51), electrical failure (30), door / lock issues (7).
- Engine & cooling (48): the most common themes are fire / smoke (27), stalls / loses power (11), electrical failure (5).
- Speed control / throttle (39): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (6).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (31): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (5).
The 1992 Lincoln Town Car has 249 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 22 Town Car model years for complaints (1.8× the average Town Car year). Complaints peaked in 1999 (67 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 100,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1991 (155 complaints, 5 recalls), 1993 (176 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 1992 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1992 Lincoln Town Car problems?
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (73), engine & cooling (48), speed control / throttle (39).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (4.6 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1992 Lincoln Town Car repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.