Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1992 Lincoln Town CAR Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
249Complaints
4Recalls
11Crashes
93Fires
14Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (14.9% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (99V124000).
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 37 · 14.9% | Investigation closed | EA02025 · RQ01002 → recall 99V124000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 · 11.6% | Recalled | Recall 07V336000 |
| Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 23 · 9.2% | Recalled | Recall 99V124000 |
| Electrical System | 20 · 8% | Recalled | Recall 99V124000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 13 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 11 · 4.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 249 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 99V124000 · 1999 · reported 05/19/1999
A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
NHTSA campaign 98V322000 · 1998 · reported 12/16/1998
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
NHTSA campaign 95V151000 · 1995 · reported 08/07/1995
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. THEN THE VEHICLE JUST COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. CAUSE UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 838492 — filed 06/22/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“DURING HOT WEATHER VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE REASON WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.”NHTSA complaint 837461 — filed 06/02/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN DESTRUCTION OF VEHICLE AND HOME OF CONSUMER. MJS”NHTSA complaint 545438 — filed 05/10/1999 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR?
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 37 of 249 NHTSA complaints (14.9%), followed by vehicle speed control (29), electrical system:wiring:front underhood (23), electrical system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR have?
249 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 93 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07V336000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Lincoln Town CAR's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
