There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Lincoln Town Car, but owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Lincoln Town Car problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | |
| Steering | 14 | |
| Structure | 11 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Wheels | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 6
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 5
- Structure › Body › Door — 3
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,500 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 20, 2025
My car has the same lcm control module issues as cars from the same years ad models, but when I enter my VIN it is not showing. +4 PO#3 1998-2000 Lincoln Town Car Lighting Control Module YW1T ... Yes, a recall exists for a 2003-2005 model year Ford/Lincoln Town Car lighting control module (LCM) failure that can cause a loss of headlights. The recall, #15S39, involves dealers installing a bypass module kit to fix the problem for free. The issue stems from a cracked solder joint inside the LCM that can lead to intermittent or complete headlight failure, increasing crash risk at night. The lcm is…
Steering · reported Oct 10, 2025
Bought a 2004 Linc Tow as a gift to my grandson. Drove it a couple of times and had no issues. After it had sat for about 2-3 weeks, I drove it to town to let it run after sitting. On my way home I was turning on to the road for home and the steering suddenly caught, I was in the middle of a turn and pulled steering wheel to straighten the car when it released. I almost hit the car next to me. I have an appointment on October 14th to have it checked out. I understand that this is a problem that has occurred often in other years and was fixed, so why not the 2004. This car only has 92,500 miles…
Steering · reported Nov 10, 2021
The steering is binding really bad. Noticed it yesterday while taking hubby to docs. Much worse today. Unable to pull into parking spaces, did not dare to try to pull up to pumps. Cornering was a challenge in either direction. We do not have any Ford garages in this area. Think this is a major issue that may go with Lincolns. had 2 other ones with similar issues. It is not too bad if rolling along, but almost impossible when going slow.
Structure · at 166,890 miles · reported May 25, 2020
Vehicle was parked outside during rain showers and water accumulated inside the rear passenger foot area 1st and overflowed into the front passenger's foot area.
Steering · at 65,500 miles · reported Mar 30, 2020
My steering is hard to turn. Very stiff. Bought it used and I see they repaired the upper and lower power steering shaft., all other models were being recalled for this problem. Why not this year? It only has 65,500 miles
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (19 reports), followed by steering (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,500 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.