12 of the
241 complaints about the 1995 Lincoln Town CAR are about the
airbag system — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
107,500 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANEUVERED IN EITHER DIRECTION TO PREVENT IT FROM SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15E082000 (STEERING), 96V135000 (STEERING), 98V001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V318000 (AIR BAGS), AND 95E006002 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON (423 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH 44702) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
NHTSA complaint #11219341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesLive OAK, FL
AIR BAGS
THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10658982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesNorth Port, FL
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS DEFETIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,998. UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER AN ELECTRICAL PART FAILED. UPDATED 10/12/11
NHTSA complaint #10384273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesJefferson City, MOCrash
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10027273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $3000.
NHTSA complaint #8003165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Springs, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
WHILE DRIVING 58MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS KNOCKED SIDEWAYS TOWARDS DOOR IN VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
NHTSA complaint #887952 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philmore, CACrash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #860923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hagerstown, MD
AIR BAGS
HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #536214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
RECALL REPAIR ON PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NOT DONE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED.
NHTSA complaint #509213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 30 TO 40 MPH. IMPACT LEFT FRONT FENDER, AND THE MIDDLE FRONT HOOD. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #815298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Solvang, CA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #600613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Talleyvill, DECrash1 killed
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN A FATALITY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).
NHTSA complaint #485680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.