1988 Lincoln Town Car

US · Large Cars

The 1988 Lincoln Town Car is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

Generic outline for this body type. An illustration, not a photograph.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)

Combined Economy

18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

Compare 1988 Lincoln Town Car ↗

Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement	5.0 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

96V071000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Reported April 25, 1996. View on NHTSA
90V093000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE.
Remedy: ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL.
Reported May 9, 1990. View on NHTSA
90V050000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED.
Remedy: INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS.
Reported March 6, 1990. View on NHTSA
87V139000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Reported September 4, 1987. View on NHTSA
87V131000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
Reported August 17, 1987. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 22, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1987 Lincoln Town Car
Gasoline
5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
1989 Lincoln Town Car
Gasoline
5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1988 Lincoln Town Car have?

5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1988 Lincoln Town Car front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1988 Lincoln Town Car?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.