1989 Eagle Premier vs 1989 Lincoln Town Car
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Eagle Premier | 1989 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 29 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 38 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Eagle Premier | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 42 |
| Visibility | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 6 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
1989 Eagle Premier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.