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1991 Lincoln Town Car

Reliability, common problems, recalls and owner complaints

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1991 Lincoln Town Car

Recall·91V008000

Fuel system: delivery

DISTORTED FUEL LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE.

Recall·95V091000

Latches/locks/linkages: latch

CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE…

Recall·98V322000

Suspension: lower ball joint

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES…

2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 263 owners reported

Service brakes57
Visibility23
Engine and engine cooling21
Latches/locks/linkages18

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1991 Lincoln Town Car at a glance

Trims
CartierExecutiveSignature
Engine
4.6L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?

Owners have filed 263 complaints about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 5 recall campaigns cover this model year.

Is the 1991 Lincoln Town Car reliable?

Owners have filed 263 complaints about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 5 recall campaigns cover this model year. How a specific car holds up depends on its engine, mileage and maintenance record.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Lincoln Town Car?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Lincoln Town Car listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.