Ford Probe vs Lincoln Town Car
The Ford Probe is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Lincoln Town Car. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Probe | Lincoln Town Car | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 378 | 267 |
| Most reported problem | Seat belts | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 7 | 30 and 75 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 110,000 miles | 101,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 28 | 15 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 378 complaints for the Ford Probe and 267 for the Lincoln Town Car. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Ford Probe, 4 for the Lincoln Town Car.