1988 Lincoln town car
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Lincoln town car is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1988 Lincoln town car at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1988 Lincoln town car recalls 5
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Fix: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Fix: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Fix: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
Fix: REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
1988 Lincoln town car common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1988 Lincoln town car MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1988 Lincoln town car costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1988 Lincoln town car trims & engines on record
1988 Lincoln town car vehicles on record
Other Lincoln town car model years
1988 Lincoln town car — frequently asked questions
Does the 1988 Lincoln town car have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1988 Lincoln town car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Lincoln town car?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, vehicle speed control, power train.
What gas mileage does the 1988 Lincoln town car get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1988 Lincoln town car at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.