1990 Lincoln Town Car vs 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 | 1990 Lincoln Town Car | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 209 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 36 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 65 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Town Car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 63 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9 |
| Visibility | 13 | 2 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
1990 Lincoln Town Car
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.