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1986 Lincoln Town Car recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Lincoln Town Car. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1986 Lincoln Town Car recalls, newest first

March 6, 1990NHTSA 90V050000223 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Consequence
Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with FMVSS 209 and 210.
Remedy
Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 1985NHTSA 85V123000790 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary
Incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. Consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. Should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. This could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.
Remedy
Replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1986 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
26
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch12
  2. Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash7
  3. Electrical system › Ignition5
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood3
  5. Vehicle speed control3

Other Lincoln Town Car years

Other 1986 Lincoln models

Questions

Does the 1986 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Lincoln Town Car recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lincoln dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Lincoln Town Car?
50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.