We found the following complaints for LINCOLN TOWN CAR (1987)
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Electrical problem. (attorney for client)
Electrical problems. (attorney for client)*sd
Four minutes after the engine was shut off, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood.the owner opened the hood and noticed the alternator was on fire. A mechanic extinguished the fire and no police report was made. Consumer would like ford to recall all vehicles with the same type alternator and other componets as his. *ph
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Ongoing tfi ignition module problem, all ignition components replaced, tfi 3+ times, still happens, car stalls and won't start.california has done something about this, when are you!?now i have had an accident due to this ongoing problem.do i have to get seriously injured or what????????
Intermittent stalling.
Ignition caught on fire.
Ignition fire. *sd
Vehicle stalls, fails to start, after first 30 to 45 mins driving during 95f plus outside air temp, dry weather conditions, dallas, tx.tfi replaced twice, coil replaced, tps replaced, and tune up still has not resolved problem.potential for serious accident, injury, or death exists with this problem as vehicle stalls with no warning.once stall contition exists vehicle cannot be started for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, until engine has cooled enough to allow for a restart.engine temp guage remains in normal range during this entire process.also both coolant temp sensors, guage, and computer coolant sensor, have been replaced.
Vehicle stalls, fails to start, after first 30 to 45 mins driving during 95f plus outside air temp, dry weather conditions, dallas, tx.tfi replaced twice, coil replaced, tps replaced, and tune up still has not resolved problem.potential for serious accident, injury, or death exists with this problem as vehicle stalls with no warning.once stall contition exists vehicle cannot be started for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, until engine has cooled enough to allow for a restart.engine temp guage remains in normal range during this entire process.also both coolant temp sensors, guage, and computer coolant sensor, have been replaced.
Electrical short in the ignition switch the vehicle caught on fire.tt
Ignition switch failed. *sd
Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column due to faulty ignition switch . Consumer noticed thattailights had turned on by themselves. 1 week prior to incident, radio had started to smoke and then failed. Please provide further information.
While car was in park, car caught on fire caused by ingition switch.
Possible ignition short while car was parked in the garage, resulting in burning up the garage. *al
Consumer started vehicle, smelled burning, steering column caught on fire,faulty ignition switch, dealer claims bad iginition switch was installed.
While sitting in the house consumer heard a strange noise that souded like a car starting. When going to investigate consumer then noticed that the garage was full of smoke. Consumer opened car hood and there were flames coming out.
Electrical system fire caused by the wiring harness under the hood catching fire.tt
Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column due to faulty ignition switch . Consumer noticed thattailights had turned on by themselves. 1 week prior to incident, radio had started to smoke and then failed. Please provide further information.
Radiator drain plug failed twice.*skd
While drivingradiator suddenly started to leak fluid. Upon the leakage from the radiator vehicle automatically shut down with no warning.
Engine valve cover gasket replaced twice due to leaking on both rear sides of engine; fuel odor; could cause engine compartment fire.
Vehicle fire. *sd
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Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column due to faulty ignition switch . Consumer noticed thattailights had turned on by themselves. 1 week prior to incident, radio had started to smoke and then failed. Please provide further information.
Strong gasoline odor inside car most noticeable with a window down, have checked for leaks and can't find it, seems like it may be coming from behind the dash.
Combustible gasoline was expelled, from either a breached rubber hose or quick connect fitting, into the engine compartment, causing fire.
Defective "o"-rings in the fuel rail caused a fuel leak which, in turn started a fire in underhood on the driver's side of the vehicle. Owner repaired vehiclehimself, and found this to be a common problem. *ml
Gasoline leak from fuel line quick connect fitting caused fire. *dsh
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Vehicle experiences a problem with rolling out of driveway. Vehicle was parked with key out of the ignition switch. Consumer's four year old child moved the shifter out of gear, causing the vehicle to roll down the street. Can nhtsa help or provide addition information.
The driver seat belt won't stay locked.please describe.tt
The driver's and passenger's seat belt buckles broke. .
Excessive replacement of front and rear pads and rotors.tt
Power steering box failed.
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Consumer was driving down the highway and car accelerate.tt
When turning vehicle at less than five miles an hour, vehicle went into high throttle mode, and accelerated at a high rate of speed, causing vehicle to jump curb.both front tires went flat, knocking down 20 feet wooded fence, and hit house.consumer stated problem was related to the cruise control.
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