Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567.
Remedy
ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
1984 Lincoln Town Car problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 1984 Lincoln Town Car — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
19
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
9
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1984 compare to other Town Car years?
What are the most common 1984 Lincoln Town Car problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 58% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 2 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 11% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 5% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — flat |
Does the 1984 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“DRIVING VEHICLE, SHUT OFF, PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER & DAUGHTER GOT OUT, FLAMES ENGULFED VEHICLE . *AK”
“WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT IN WHICH THE RUBBER PEELED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER TO TAKE TIRES BACK TO RETAILER, CONSUMER WAS THEN ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN A DEFECT IN THE TIRE WALL, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RUBBER…”
“The contact owns a 1984 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted. There were no warning…”
1984 Lincoln Town Car — common questions
Is the 1984 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
What are the most common 1984 Town Car problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).
Does the 1984 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1984 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1984 Lincoln Town Car under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Lincoln Town Car years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Town Car years to avoid are 1997, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 2003, 1995, 1993, 1994, 2006, 2001, 1999, 1998, 2005. The cleanest record among Town Car years belongs to 1981.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.