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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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

919

Operating state

697

Thermal issue

441

Safety restraint issue

398

Braking behavior

297

Fluid issue

226

Reporting mechanism

226

Noise

225

Engine behavior

215

Driver assistance issue

206

Safety restraint behavior

202

Access/entry issue

143

Steering behavior

139

Electrical issue

114

Lighting behavior

99

Vibration/harshness

93

Ride/handling behavior

91

Performance issue

73

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

64

Wiper/washer behavior

50

Starting behavior

36

HVAC behavior

35

Smell

29

Recent change

18

Powering on/off behavior

12

Infotainment behavior

10

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


Crash

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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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.