Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln Town Car, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1997 Lincoln Town Car - 219 complaints in its first 8 years (314 to date)
- 1992 Lincoln Town Car - 188 complaints in its first 8 years (249 to date)
- 1996 Lincoln Town Car - 178 complaints in its first 8 years (259 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2004 Lincoln Town Car - 49 complaints in its first 8 years (83 to date)
- 2002 Lincoln Town Car - 58 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
- 2007 Lincoln Town Car - 59 complaints in its first 8 years (84 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 Lincoln Town Car | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 Lincoln Town Car | 84 | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 143 | 91 | 2 |
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 119 | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 83 | 49 | 0 |
| 2003 Lincoln Town Car | 201 | 127 | 1 |
| 2002 Lincoln Town Car | 65 | 58 | 0 |
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 161 | 120 | 5 |
| 2000 Lincoln Town Car | 108 | 87 | 8 |
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 148 | 100 | 5 |
| 1998 Lincoln Town Car | 154 | 127 | 7 |
| 1997 Lincoln Town Car | 314 | 219 | 6 |
| 1996 Lincoln Town Car | 259 | 178 | 8 |
| 1995 Lincoln Town Car | 165 | 119 | 6 |
| 1994 Lincoln Town Car | 155 | 100 | 5 |
| 1993 Lincoln Town Car | 176 | 121 | 4 |
| 1992 Lincoln Town Car | 249 | 188 | 4 |
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 155 | 120 | 5 |
| 1990 Lincoln Town Car | 209 | 133 | 4 |
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 89 | 51 | 5 |
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 99 | 48 | 5 |
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 50 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Lincoln Town Car | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Lincoln Town Car | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V704000 | 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,... |
| 13V385000 | 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. |
| 10V638000 | 2008-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. |
| 07V336000 | 1992-1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY... |
| 07V270000 | 2007 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. |
| 05V518000 | 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. |
| 04V328000 | 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. |
| 01V318000 | 1995-1997 | Air Bags | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. |
| 01V258000 | 2000-2001 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. |
| 01V227001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. |
| 00V356000 | 1998-2001 | Tires | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. |
| 00V412000 | 2001 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT... |
| 00V364000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V368000 | 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. |
| 00V270000 | 2001 | Air Bags | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). |
| 00V228001 | 2000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. |
| 00V200000 | 1998-2000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN... |
| 00V157002 | 1996-2000 | 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. |
| 00V157001 | 1996-2000 | 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. |
| 99V124000 | 1992-1993 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN... |
| 98V322000 | 1990-1999 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL... |
| 98V028000 | 1998 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. |
| 96V231000 | 1997 | Air Bags | TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
| 96V135000 | 1995-1996 | Steering | THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE. |
| 96V109000 | 1996 | Seat Belts | THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING... |
| 96V071000 | 1988-1989 | Electrical System | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| 96V070000 | 1996 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. |
| 95V151000 | 1991-1992 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
| 95V133000 | 1993-1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE EXTENDED BRAKE LINE FIRST BENDS AND EXTENDS OVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AREA OF THE FRAME. |
| 95V091000 | 1990-1991 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. |