Lincoln Town Car recalls and problems
17 recalls and 1,008 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
1,008
Crashes reported
135
Fires reported
21
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Lincoln Town Car by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Town Car | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Town Car | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Town Car | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Town Car | 3 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Town Car | 3 | 84 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 Town Car | 2 | 143 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Town Car | 3 | 119 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 Town Car | 0 | 83 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Town Car | 1 | 201 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Town Car | 0 | 65 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Town Car | 5 | 161 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Town Car | 8 | 108 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
Most reported Lincoln Town Car problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 200 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 185 | |
| Suspension | 109 | |
| Steering | 103 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 87 | |
| Electrical System | 72 | |
| Structure | 64 | |
| Seat Belts | 51 | |
| Power Train | 50 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 |
All Lincoln Town Car recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-704 | Nov 5, 2014 | 2005–2011 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles… |
| 13V-385 | Aug 29, 2013 | 2005–2011 | Steering | Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. |
| 10V-638 | Dec 9, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. |
| 07V-270 | Jun 26, 2007 | 2007 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. |
| 05V-518 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. |
| 04V-328 | Jul 7, 2004 | 2003 | Suspension | Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-227 | Jul 16, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. |
| 00V-356 | Dec 12, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Tires | Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-412 | Dec 6, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-364 | Nov 13, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles with medium graphite seat belts fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-368 | Nov 9, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with midnight black or medium parchment seat belts manufactured on july 31, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-270 | Sep 13, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (Rcm). |
| 00V-228 | Aug 18, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 00V-200 | Jul 18, 2000 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-157 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. |
| 00V-157 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lincoln Town Car?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Lincoln Town Car has the most reports (201). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Town Car have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Lincoln Town Car model years 2000–2001, 2003, 2005–2011.
What are the most common Lincoln Town Car problems?
Owners report air bags, vehicle speed control, suspension problems most often.