Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1999 vs 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 323 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 28.8% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1999 share | 2000 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18.5% | 12.5% | ▼ 6.0 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.5% | 12.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 11.6% | 6.7% | ▼ 4.9 pts smaller share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 0.7% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.1 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2.1% | 5.8% | ▲ 3.7 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 8.9% | 12.5% | ▲ 3.6 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 10.3% | 6.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 3.4% | not reported | ▼ 3.4 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 6.2% | 2.9% | ▼ 3.3 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 6.2% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 0.7% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 2.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2.7% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 1.4% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9.6% | 9.6% | ▲ 0.0 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 60.3% | 63.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts larger share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS, and SUSPENSION
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS, and VISIBILITY
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 7 → 8
- ◆ Injuries
- 14 → 12