1993 Lincoln Town Car Signature
1LNLM82W1PY770006
Vehicle history report for the 1993 Lincoln Town Car Signature (VIN 1LNLM82W1PY770006). Gray. 158,340 mi reported. Registered in Pa. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1993 Lincoln Town Car.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1LNLM82W1PY770006
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER
NHTSA Campaign #07V336000 · 03/08/2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. IF NOT INSTALLED WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CHAFING OF THE BRAKE LINE CAN OCCUR IN AN AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR FLOOR PAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND/OR DAMAGE AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY. ALSO A PROTECTIVE BOOT OR SLEEVE OVER THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA Campaign #95V133000 · 11/07/1995ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
NHTSA Campaign #99V124000 · 19/05/1999SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
NHTSA Campaign #98V322000 · 16/12/1998We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Lincoln Town Car, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 7 involved a fire
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 210
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1993 Lincoln Town Car.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS WORKING ON DOING MAINTENANCE ON MY CAR. NEXT THING I KNOW, THERE'S A FIRE. I GOT IT OUT QUICKLY ENOUGH WITH THE ORIGINAL EXTINGUISHER. THE SPEED CONTROL HARNESS, WHICH HAD A RECALL AT ONE POINT, IS BURNED AND A BRAKE LINE BUSTED. 9F924 IS THE NUMBER FOR THE PART. I DO NOT KNOW FOR CERTAIN IF THIS WAS EVER REPLACED. BUT IT MUST HAVE BEEN HOT ENOUGH TO C…
NHTSA ODI #11246137POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT BEGAN TO MAKE A JERKING MOTION AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURES RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG…
NHTSA ODI #10744131ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10662747ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY.THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 HOURS.I WAS INSIDE MY HOUSE WHEN I HEARD SOMEONE HONKING OUTSIDE.WHEN I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW THE CAR WAS SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.I GOT MY PHONE AND CALLED 911.BY TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP THE CAR WAS ALREADY IN FLAMES. *KB
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10410499ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I PURCHASED A USED 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ON DEC 17. ON DECEMBER 19 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE GARAGE. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE PURCHASE OR STARED. FIRE CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO GARAGE. COMPLETELY BURNED THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND THE INVESTIGATOR STATED IT WAS SPEED CONTROL , SINCE I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL. *TR
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10371238EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT SO WE REPLACED THE BULBS TO NO AVAIL. REPLACED THE FUSE AND FIXED THE BRAKE LIGHTS. DROVE CAR TO WORK AND BACK THURSDAY 1/28/10. PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY AT 7PM. AWOKEN AT 3AM TO CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY IN FLAMES. RESEARCHED AND FOUND A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #: 99V124000. DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING HOUSES AND NEARBY CAR. *TR
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10303188ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASH CONTROL MODULE THAT CONTROLS VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER CAUSES ALL THE DIGITAL DASH THE FLASH LIKE STROBE LIGHTS. DRIVER CAN DETERMINE SPEED OF VEHICLE AND ODOMETER RECORDS INTERMITTENTLY. D CAR ALSO HAS A SMELL OG BURNING WIRES OR PLASTIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10302205VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY 1993 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE HE FIRE STARTED. THE FORD COMPANY CLAIMED (BASED ONLY ON PICTURES THAT I SENT THEM) THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH FIRE DAMAGE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE FIRE WAS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE PART WHICH HAD A RECALL.. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S REPORT, WHICH I ALSO…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10283842+ 202 more complaints on record.
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1LNLM82W1PY770006 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1993 Lincoln Town Car.
Does the 1993 Lincoln Town Car have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 4 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 1993 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What fuel economy does the 1993 Lincoln Town Car get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1993 Lincoln Town Car at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).
Data last checked 30 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.