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1990 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 1990 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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1990 Lincoln Town Car recalls, newest first

December 16, 1998NHTSA 98V322000175,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 Ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 Ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. 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.
Consequence
If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 16, 1995NHTSA 95V091000142,800 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary
Corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequence
This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 1990 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
64
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline24
  2. Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch20
  3. Service brakes20
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood18
  5. Vehicle speed control15

Other Lincoln Town Car years

Other 1990 Lincoln models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, latches/locks/linkages, equipment. 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 1990 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 1990 Lincoln Town Car?
209 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.