Complaints
278
Crashes
30
Fires
17
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Lincoln Town Car Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Avg mileage:162,300 mi
Crash-related:2
#215 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:17,478 mi
Crash-related:2
#314 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 16 | 2 | — | 162,300 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 2 | — | 17,478 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 7 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,300
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,478
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1991 Lincoln Town Car has 278 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch (16 complaints, avg 162,300 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (15 complaints, avg 17,478 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,225 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car include 30 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Lincoln Town Car as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Town Car reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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