Lincoln Town Car first generation
The Lincoln Town Car first generation (1981–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,568 mm |
| Width | – | 1,984 mm |
| Height | – | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,979 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,811–1,869 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 566–623 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 3,285 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
313 complaints for model years 1981–1989. 23 crashes · 123 fires · 33 injuries · 6 deaths
- Electrical system 137
- Speed control 32
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 3 versions of the Lincoln Town Car first generation
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1990(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.