Worst 1985 Lincoln Town Car Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Tires:Tread/Belt
Electrical System:Ignition
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Lincoln Town Car.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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1985 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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