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Lincoln Town Car
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
2,989
Active records
Recalls
39
Active records
TSBs
485
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
4
Injuries
219
Crashes
276
Fires
320
Top reported issues — Lincoln Town Car
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Condition issue
Operating state
Thermal issue
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Ride/handling behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Starting behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed 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.
2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed 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…
2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed 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…
2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Jul 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle's speed to suddenly increase above 65 MPH. The driver shifted the transmission to the neutral position, but the vehicle continued to increase speed. The driver then pressed the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to spin multiple times before crashing into a ditch. During the incident, no…
2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Nov 24, 2024
Unintended/Unexpected acceleration, even while brake pedal is pressed. Happens intermittently. Most scary time for me happened in Publix parking lot at crosswalk for pedestrians. I thought I was going to hit the pedestrians. There are two drivers for this car and has happened to both of us. Just now, [XXX] around [XXX] it happened again when the other driver was driving out of Subway parking lot near St. Johns river into right lane of 3 lanes of traffic near an intersection with a car…
2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Nov 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that after it rained, rainwater entered the vehicle, soaking the rear passenger’s and rear driver's side seats. The contact removed the debris around the doors, but the failure persisted. Additionally, the front driver's seat remained extremely hot even after the seat heater was turned off. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the intake manifold; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle made an abnormal…
1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Sep 30, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Sep 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driveshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed May 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he was unable to shift into the intended gear. The contact stated that the gear shifter had seized. The contact stated the steering shaft was maneuvered until the gear shifter unlocked. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the local dealer was contacted; however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Filed Apr 29, 2024
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