1989 Lincoln Town CAR
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Lincoln Town CAR is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1989 Lincoln Town CAR at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 Lincoln Town CAR recalls 5
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
TIRE PLACARD MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION.
Fix: INSTALL REVISED TIRE PLACARDS.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE INFORMATION MAY BE INCORRECT ON LABELS.
Fix: INSTALL REVISED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Fix: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Fix: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1989 Lincoln Town CAR common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1989 Lincoln Town CAR MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1989 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.