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Lincoln Town CAR 1996 Steering Problems

19 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1996 Lincoln Town CAR - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V135000Reported July 18, 1996 - 72,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 72,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine93Vehicle Speed Control34Brakes33Suspension30Electrical System19Lighting15
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.