Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Lincoln Town Car owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Well I was driving home one day and smoke was starting to poor out from underneath my dashboard luckily I was close enough to the house to be able make it home and then after I had gotten home I cut the Car off and was not able to start it up since
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage, local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fires caused damage to the garage and another vehicle, which was parked in the garage. The fire marshall conducted the investigation and determined the vehicle was the cause of the fire, but was unable to determine how the fire got started.
1995 Lincoln Town Car, VIN #[redacted]. Vehicle stalls intermittently. It has occurred at 25 MPH to 70 MPH and every where in between. It has stalled many times at highway speed leaving me stranded in the fast lane and in harms way. When this happens you have to put it in park and turn the ignition off and wait, generally 5 to 10 minutes, but there has been incidents where I had to wait hours before it will start. This is a very random condition. Sometimes it will go a month with out a problem and other times it will occur 6 or 8 times going 2 miles to the grocery store. I purchased the vehicle from my local Lincoln dealer in May of 2001 and have had the problem since the second day. Vehicle service records indicate the computer was replaced twice.
While driving at any speed consumer felt that the plastic for the horn assembly was too hard, and he was suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome because of the horn structure. Plastic for horn assembly was too hard to press. It's on the consumer's left thumb where he suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome.
The 1995 is very comfortable but air bags, suspension, windows, and electrical system (unlocatable shortage) do not work. Good mileage and seats, etc very good. The key switch is defective and you can remove keys without turning off. No air bags operable.
1995 Lincoln Town Car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. The consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. The replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. The dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. The dealer refused to honor the warranty. The shift lamp was inoperative. The dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift bulb. The horn sounded weak. The tech recommended that the consumer replace both horns. There was a lot of play in the steering wheel. The tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. The heater blew out cold air. The dealer replaced the blend door actuator. …
While driving about 60 MPH at night, the headlights and all interior lights went out. Driver pulled to the side of the road. After wiggling the switch, the lights came back on, but continued to go and off and on. Dealer stated that there is a problem with the computer. The part has been ordered.
Horn mechanism was disrupted from operating. To have it repaired, would result in having to replace the air bag on the steering column. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, currently no recalls or investigations listed.
Consumer states that at 75 MPH the headlight went out. Consumer feels very lucky to have mad it to a save stopped. Problem is intermitted, but is very dangerous says consumer. Please provide any further information. Ts
Vehicle was parked and a fire started wihtin the electrical system. Vehicle was burned up. Referenced in ea02-025
Electrical complaints in other Town Car years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1995 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 13% of the model year's 165 complaints. The component named most often is horn (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Lincoln Town Car electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1995 Lincoln Town Car, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Lincoln Town Car electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.