How many recalls does the 1978 Lincoln Town Car have?

The 1978 Lincoln Town Car has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Lincoln Town Car has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1978 Lincoln Town Car?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1978 Lincoln Town Car Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1978 Lincoln Town Car. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When driving at any speed and applying brakes there is a very loud/sqeaking noise coming from the brake pads. Consumer had the pads replaced, but the noise was still there. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 1999-03-03

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Lincoln Town Car as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.