Lincoln Town Car second generation

Lincoln Town Car second generation
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The Lincoln Town Car second generation (1990–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States and Canada.

Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,560–5,563 mm
Width–1,948–1,984 mm
Height–1,440 mm
Wheelbase–2,982 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,785–1,861 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)623 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,285–3,341 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)

1,681 complaints for model years 1990–1997. 116 crashes · 285 fires · 104 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Engine 270
  • Speed control 183
  • Electrical system 173
  • Brakes 156
  • Suspension 66
  • Transmission and drivetrain 46

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 5 versions of the Lincoln Town Car second generation

United States 4 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1994–1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993(FFS)4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1991–1992(FFS) · (FFS), Mech Overdrive4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992(FFS), Elec Overdrive4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.8–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle294–299 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.