1987 Lincoln Town Car electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Lincoln Town Car — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Four minutes after the engine was shut off, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The owner opened the hood and noticed the alternator was on fire. *ak a mechanic extinguished the fire and no police report was made. Consumer would like ford to recall all vehicles with the same type…”
filed Dec 8, 2003
“Ongoing tfi ignition module problem, all ignition components replaced, tfi 3+ times, still happens, car stalls and won't start. California has done something about this, when are you!? Now I have had an accident due to this ongoing problem. Do I have to get seriously injured or what????????”
filed Apr 23, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 Town Car | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Town Car | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 Town Car | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 Town Car | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 Town Car | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 18 | 17% |
| 1999 Town Car | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 Town Car | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 Town Car | 16 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.