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1989 Lincoln Town Car recalls

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

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

For the 1989 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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1989 Lincoln Town Car recalls, newest first

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 1990NHTSA 90V133000158 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.
Consequence
Limousines would not comply with FMVSS 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.
Remedy
Install revised tire placards.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 89 complaints about the 1989 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
38
Injuries reported
15
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch21
  2. Vehicle speed control12
  3. Electrical system › Ignition11
  4. Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator4
  5. Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash4

Other Lincoln Town Car years

Other 1989 Lincoln models

Questions

Does the 1989 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, equipment, seat belts. 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 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car?
89 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.