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Lincoln Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 299 recall campaigns that cover Lincoln vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1982 and 2026. The Lincoln Town Car has the most complaints filed of any Lincoln model, with 47 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Lincoln recall campaigns, newest first

299 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Lincoln Town Car; Ford Crown Victoria. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V322000 Filed Dec 16, 1998

FORD/LOWER CONTROL ARM

Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Repair progress not yet reported175,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V322000
Listed for Ford Expedition; Lincoln Navigator. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V312000 Filed Dec 7, 1998

FORD/FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported305 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V312000
Listed for Ford Expedition; Lincoln Navigator. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V296000 Filed Nov 17, 1998

FORD/BRAKES

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
Repair progress not yet reported4,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V296000
Listed for Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V269000 Filed Oct 27, 1998

FORD/FUEL HOSE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported2,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V269000
Listed for Ford F-150, Expedition, F-250; Lincoln Navigator. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V095000 Filed May 13, 1998

FORD/LUG NUTS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Repair progress not yet reported1,520,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V095000
Listed for Ford Taurus, Contour; Mercury Sable, Mystique and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V028000 Filed Feb 10, 1998

FORD/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Repair progress not yet reported571,800 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V028000
Listed for Ford Taurus; Mercury Sable; Lincoln Continental, Mark VIII. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V009000 Filed Jan 21, 1998

FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Exterior lighting · headlights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported506,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V009000
Listed for Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V174000 Filed Oct 7, 1997

FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
Repair progress not yet reported63,400 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V174000
Listed for Ford F-150, Expedition, F-250; Lincoln Navigator. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V171000 Filed Oct 7, 1997

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Repair progress not yet reported866,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V171000
Listed for Ford Taurus; Mercury Sable; Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V025000 Filed Feb 26, 1997

FORD/THROTTLE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported212,700 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V025000
Listed for Ford Taurus, Tempo; Mercury Sable, Topaz and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V019000 Filed Feb 25, 1997

FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
Repair progress not yet reported75,200 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V019000
Listed for Lincoln Town Car. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V231000 Filed Nov 12, 1996

FORD/DRIVER AIR BAG

Air bags · frontal
Repair progress not yet reported742 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V231000
Listed for Ford Taurus; Mercury Sable; Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V176000 Filed Sep 18, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL

Power train · automatic transmission
Repair progress not yet reported340,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V176000
Listed for Ford Taurus, Windstar; Mercury Sable; Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V166000 Filed Sep 5, 1996

FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V166000
Listed for Lincoln Town Car; Ford Crown Victoria. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V135000 Filed Jul 18, 1996

FORD/STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN

Steering · linkages
Repair progress not yet reported72,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V135000
Listed for Lincoln Town Car. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V109000 Filed Jun 24, 1996

FORD/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR

Seat belts · rear/other
Repair progress not yet reported350 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V109000
Listed for Ford F-150, Mustang, F-250, Escort and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V071000 Filed Apr 25, 1996

FORD/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Electrical system · ignition
Repair progress not yet reported7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V071000
Listed for Ford Explorer, Crown Victoria, Thunderbird, Aerostar and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V070000 Filed Apr 22, 1996

FORD/STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Repair progress not yet reported73,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V070000
Listed for Lincoln Continental. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V009000 Filed Jan 23, 1996

FORD/LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Exterior lighting
Repair progress not yet reported40,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V009000
Listed for Lincoln Town Car. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V151000 Filed Aug 7, 1995

STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Repair progress not yet reported73,837 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V151000

Lincoln recalls by model

Lincoln Town Car recalls (47)

Where to next

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

202617 202549 202412 202313 202215 202112 202014 201912 201812 20175 201610 201514

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.