2002 Lincoln Town Car recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Town Car, but owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
65
Crashes / fires
14 / 1
Injuries / deaths
12 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Lincoln Town Car vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Lincoln Town Car problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags21
Vehicle Speed Control12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Visibility3
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Suspension3
Steering3
Electrical System3
Structure2
Tires2
Seats1

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 7
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 6
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 4
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 4
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 3
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Lincoln Town Car complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported May 14, 2026
Last week I blow a back tire . They said the belt broke separated. GOT a knot. This week Im having the same problem with one of my front tires. On way ro work had to pull over. Tire has a knot. I used Firestone but have had nothing but issues. Didn't tighten down my tires wore tire another store replaced the. Piedmont stoe . First store was powtersprings.
Air Bags · at 140,000 miles · reported Jan 14, 2019
On 01/12/2019 I was traveling straight down a level country road with 1 passenger in the front passenger seat at about 45 MPH when for no reason the passenger side air bag deployed without any warning. After regaining control of the vehicle we pulled to the side of the road and took a few minutes to calm down and figure out what just happened and clear all the smoke from the interior of the vehicle from the air bag. My friend in the passenger seat was sore but not injured and both our ears were ringing. It sounded like a gun fired in the car. I call lincoln customer service and was told there…
Service Brakes · at 76,000 miles · reported May 9, 2018
Takata recall I've change the brake switch on my car over four times and it went out again. Mt car will not chage gier when this happens. I would like to know if there has been a recall with this problem. This happens after the vehicle is park.
Air Bags · at 117,750 miles · reported Jun 7, 2016
Takata recall ? My wife and friend driving 30 MPH in no traffic, and the drivers seat air bag deployed. There was no impact to the vehicle. She said it sounded like a gun shot and the yellow bag came out of the drivers seat. Driving straight ahead on a country road.
Air Bags · at 159,000 miles · reported Nov 10, 2014
The contact owns a 2002 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the air bag deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000. Updated 12/30/14 updated 05/27/2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Town Car as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Lincoln Town Car?

Owners report air bags problems most often (21 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,000 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.