2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
0 recalls, 99 complaints - 70 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
99 total complaints
22 crashes 3 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 |
| STEERING | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| WHEELS | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Headlights shut off entirely multiple times when switching to high beams on dark road, almost causing an accident. Multi-function switch failing the exact way the Sorento switches are failing, confirmed by mechanic. This is a severe hazard when driving at night. There was no warning whatsoever.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
ICCU Failure — Severe Safety Risk and Repeated Incident The ICCU in my Hyundai has failed twice. Both times, the car suddenly and completely lost power while I was driving — no warning lights, no gradual slowdown, just total loss of control. This created an extremely dangerous situation that pu... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Sep 19, 2025
The engine makes a noise like a knock, when the car is running or the speed increases the noise becomes louder and it feels like a strong blow coming from the engine.
STEERING
Nov 10, 2021
Incident date: Nov 9, 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... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 25, 2020
Incident date: 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
Mar 30, 2020
Incident date: Mar 29, 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
STEERING
Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Jan 22, 2020
I HAVE ONLY 20,118 ORIGINAL MILES ON MY 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ULTIMATE. THE STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLY RUSTED. THE CORROSION LOOKS SCARY. I WANTED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM TELL ME IF I NEEDED TO REPLACE IT! NOW, I WASN'T LOOKING FOR FORD TO PAY FOR ANYTHING BUT GET THIS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE BATTERY DRAINED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 3, 2018
Incident date: Jul 14, 2018
OPERATOR EXPERIENCED STUCK SPEED CONTROL BUTTON AND ACCELERATED COULDN�T STOP THE SPEED ACCELERATION WITH STEERING WHEEL SO OPERATOR HIT BREAKS. LOUD BANG SOUND FOLLOWED BY DRASTIC REDUCED SPEEDS. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. RESULTED IN SPEEDING TICKET DURING FAILURE SPEEDS ALMOST UP TO 100M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 18, 2018
Incident date: Jul 14, 2018
OPERATOR EXPERIENCED STUCK SPEED CONTROL BUTTON AND ACCELERATED COULDN'T STOP THE SPEED ACCELERATION WITH STEERING WHEEL SO OPERATOR HIT BREAKS. LOUD BANG SOUND FOLLOWED BY DRASTIC REDUCED SPEEDS. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 28, 2017
WHEN LIGHTING IS SWITCHED ON FROM THE DASHBOARD SWITCH OR FROM AUTO LAMP FEATURE, ALL LIGHTS COME ON EXCEPT THE HEADLIGHTS.. NO HI OR LO BEAM. THE HIGH BEAMS WILL WORK FROM THE "FLASH TO PASS" FEATURE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY. FORTUNATELY JUST BEFORE I ENTERED THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE SAME PART NUMBER AS FORD RECALL FOR MARQUIS OF SAME YEAR, WHY ISN'T TOWN CARS INCLUDED FROM SAME PERIOD. POSSIBLE LINK TO LEFT INFORMATION DISPLAY IN DASH HAS BEGUN FLICKERING, NUMBERS PHASE OUT AND EVENTUALLY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, ENTIRE DISPLAY DISAPPEARS LOSING SPEED, O... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE SAME PART NUMBER AS FORD RECALL FOR MARQUIS OF SAME YEAR, WHY ISN'T TOWN CARS INCLUDED FROM SAME PERIOD. POSSIBLE LINK TO LEFT INFORMATION DISPLAY IN DASH HAS BEGUN FLICKERING, NUMBERS PHASE OUT AND EVENTUALLY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, ENTIRE DISPLAY DISAPPEARS LOSING SPEED, O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 25, 2015
Incident date: Nov 25, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE EXTREMELY CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
3 OF 4 INTERIOR DOOR LATCHES BROKE IN NORMAL USE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND THE PART IS INTEGRAL TO THE DOOR PANEL. FORD DEALER SAYS THE PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND FORD HAS PROVIDED NO OTHER MEANS OF REPAIR. EXITING THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE IN AN EMERGENCY AND MAY POSE A ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
I CAME FROM WORK AT AROUND 0600 AM ON 9/4/15 IN MY 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND PARK IT IN MY APARTMENT. AT AROUND 0330 OF THE SAME DAY I DECIDED TO GO PICK MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL . WHENT I STATRTED MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE TRYNG TO BACK UP FROM THE PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A SPEE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
I CAME FROM WORK AT AROUND 0600 AM ON 9/4/15 IN MY 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND PARK IT IN MY APARTMENT. AT AROUND 0330 OF THE SAME DAY I DECIDED TO GO PICK MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL . WHENT I STATRTED MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE TRYNG TO BACK UP FROM THE PARKING LOT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A SPEE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CARTIER. RIDING DOWN ROAD 35 MPH ACCELERATING. WINDOWS WERE ALL UP, SUNROOF CLOSED. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR. WIFE TOUCHED SUNROOF BUTTON TO OPEN SUNROOF WHILE WINDOWS STILL CLOSED, AND BAM! THE SUNROOF EXPLODED; LUCKILY DID NOT SHATTER ONTO US BUT CRACKED IN LARGE PIECES... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
DRIVING SLOWLY ON A SUBURBAN STREET AT TWILIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE SAME THING OCCURRED A THREE TIMES WEEK LATER ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH ABOUT 10 P.M. THE AUTOMATIC DELAYED HEADLIGHT OFF SETTING NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THE LIGHTS CAN BE TURNED ON IN THE MANUAL POSITIO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
DRIVING SLOWLY ON A SUBURBAN STREET AT TWILIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE SAME THING OCCURRED A THREE TIMES WEEK LATER ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH ABOUT 10 P.M. THE AUTOMATIC DELAYED HEADLIGHT OFF SETTING NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THE LIGHTS CAN BE TURNED ON IN THE MANUAL POSITIO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 31, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
HEARD A POP AND CRUISE CONTROL LOST SPEED, AND THEN ACCELERATED HIGHER SPEED UNTIL I TURNED OFF SPEED CONTROL. SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE. COST 112.00 TO FIND OUT WHAT PART IS NEEDED. 2. DRIVER SIDE MIRROR HAS STEADILY GETTING WORSE SINCE 2008. THE HEATING ELEMENT HAS DISTORTED MIRRO... Read more
STEERING
Dec 1, 2014
Incident date: Feb 12, 2013
WE WERE ENTERING INTERSTATE 75 IN FLORIDA ON A RAMP AND THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO RETURN AND TAKE IT TO AN AUTOMOBILE SHOP, THEY TOLD US THE MULTIPLE U-JOINTS ON THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN WERE RUSTED TO WHERE THEY WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WE HAVE A 2010 LINCOL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
2004 LINCOLN LEAKS ON PASSENGER SIDE UNDER GLOVEBOX AREA, DURING MODERATE TO HARD RAIN, SEEMS TO BE MUCH WORSE WHILE STANDING STILL. PASSENGER CARPET FLOODS AND VEHICLE MUST HAVE 'SHOP VAC' TREATMENT TO GET ALL THE WATER OUT OF THE CAR AND CARPET. LEAVES THE CARPET STAINED AND MUSTY SMELLING. NO... Read more
STEERING
Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 10 MPH, THEY TRIED TO STEER OUT OF THE WAY OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE THAT HAD VEERED OUT OF IT'S LANE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STEER AWAY, THE VEHICLE STEERED THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO A DITCH. THE PROBLEM HAD... Read more
STEERING
Jul 15, 2014
Incident date: Jun 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE KNUCKLE WAS RUSTED AND THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 22, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC SOUTHBOUND ON I-95 @ 75 MPH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THERE WAS A SHIFT OF THE RIGHT REAR TO THE RIGHT. I ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL PRESUMING POSSIBLE HIGH WINDS ON THE ROAD. UPON ACCELERATING THERE WAS NO POWER, THEREFORE I APPLIED BRAKES TO COAST TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 22, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC SOUTHBOUND ON I-95 @ 75 MPH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THERE WAS A SHIFT OF THE RIGHT REAR TO THE RIGHT. I ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL PRESUMING POSSIBLE HIGH WINDS ON THE ROAD. UPON ACCELERATING THERE WAS NO POWER, THEREFORE I APPLIED BRAKES TO COAST TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND ... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 22, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC SOUTHBOUND ON I-95 @ 75 MPH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THERE WAS A SHIFT OF THE RIGHT REAR TO THE RIGHT. I ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL PRESUMING POSSIBLE HIGH WINDS ON THE ROAD. UPON ACCELERATING THERE WAS NO POWER, THEREFORE I APPLIED BRAKES TO COAST TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND ... Read more
STEERING
May 2, 2014
Incident date: Apr 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH , THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEE... Read more
STEERING
May 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH , THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED TWO STEERIN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
PULLING INTO A SPACE IN A PARKING LOT, UPON APPLICATION OF THE FOOT BRAKE, THE CAR EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, JUMPED THE CURB, AND STRUCK A TREE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. ACCELERATION STOPPED WHEN THE CAR WAS SHIFTED OUT OF D INTO P. FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED, AND A W... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Apr 24, 2014
ON JUNE 20 2012 I PURCHASED 4 GOODYEAR VIVA AUTHORITY TIRES 225/70/16.ON APRIL 24 2014 I NOTICED I WAS LOSING AIR ON MY FRONT LEFT TIRE! I WENT TO WALMART# 01698 IN HOOKSETT,N.H.,AND WAS TOLD MY TIRE HAD DRY ROTTED,THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL LOOKED FINE, THE INSIDE SIDEWALL HOWEVER LOOKED LIKE IT WA... Read more
STEERING
Apr 10, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING LINKAGE SHAFT DUE TO CORROSION RECALL. CONSUMER STATES 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH SAME ISSUE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO CORROSION OF THE LINKAGE SHAFT BEING VERY CO... Read more
STEERING
Mar 28, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER STEERING ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR NORMALLY, THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WITH A PIECE OF THE DOOR PANEL. THE WHOLE DOOR ASSEMBLY USED TO OPEN/CLOSE THE DOOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR NOW IS TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND REACH OUTSIDE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR NORMALLY, THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WITH A PIECE OF THE DOOR PANEL. THE WHOLE DOOR ASSEMBLY USED TO OPEN/CLOSE THE DOOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR NOW IS TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND REACH OUTSIDE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 22, 2014
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
THE INTERIOR DOOR LOCK WITHIN THE PANEL BROKE OFF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE & THE CLIPS BROKE OFF ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. PER LINCOLN WE WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PANEL. THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE PANEL NOR CAN WE FIND IT AT ANYWHERE ELSE. LINCOLN OFFERED TWO SITES TO TRY AND LOCATE HOWEVER THEY DO NOT ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 11, 2013
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
STEERING STICKS AND VEHICLE BECOMES HARD TO TURN. WILL WORK NORMALLY THEN WILL STICK BECOMING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THEN AS YOU TURN IT WILL STICK THEN RELEASE THEN STICK THEN RELEASE. SERPENTINE BELT IS IN NEW CONDITION. FILLED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID AND NOT LEAKING. BELT IS NOT SLIPPING ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS MISSING TWO LUG NUTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS MISSING TWO LUG NUTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU... Read more
STEERING
Jun 28, 2013
Incident date: Mar 26, 2013
MARCH OF 2013 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I NOTICE THE STEERING NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY, I DROVE CAREFULLY TO MY DESTINATION IN FLORIDA AND TOOK CAR TO DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS THE STEERING RACK WHICH I HAD THEM REPLACE, CAR WAS RETURNED AND WHILE IT STILL WAS A BIT HARD TO STEER I FIGURED I... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FIRE WALL UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 31, 2012
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE VEH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 6, 2012
Incident date: Aug 5, 2012
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DISLODGE FROM DOOR PANEL MECHANISM RENDERING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN TRAP PEOPLE INSIDE OF CAR. NO WAY TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Jun 23, 2012
THE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR IS STUCK OUT AND THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. IF IN AN ACCIDENT, YOU COULD DIE. FORD DEALER TOLD ME TUFF LUCK, THE PART IS DISCONTINUED AND IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR. POOR DESIGN, POOR RESPONSE FROM FORD. IF THERE IS A FIRE OR ACCIDENT, YO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 13, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH BROKE AND IS INTEGRAL TO THE DOOR PANEL. FORD DEALER SAYS THE PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND FORD HAS PROVIDED NO OTHER MEANS OF REPAIR. FORD PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBER: 4W1Z5423943EAA, WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE. TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOW MUST BE ROLL... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH THE ROOF CAME OFF. THE RAG TOP MATERIAL USED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE SEPARATED. AS THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THIS WAS AN AFTER MARKET RAG TOP OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPE... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 31, 2011
Incident date: Dec 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE REPAIRED, A FEW DAYS LATER THE TIRE BECAME FLAT AGAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE WHEEL MAY HAVE CORRODED AROUND THE BEAD PART OF THE WHEEL. THE FA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
THE FRONT INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES, ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES, BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE INTERNAL DOOR OPENING MECHANISM, CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION, AND DO NOT WORK. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY ROLLING DOWN THE ELECTRIC WINDOW AND PULLING THE OUTER LATCH. FORD SERVICE CENTE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Nov 28, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT'S FOOT BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL. HE WAS ABLE TO DISLODGE HIS FOOT BUT WHEN DOING SO, THE BRAKE PEDAL COVER DETACHED FROM THE PEDA... Read more
Showing 50 of 99 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
70 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 2 |
TSB 20-2233
Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
0531
May 8, 2007
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK
06216
Jan 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
0567
Apr 1, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCKS BEING INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE KEYPAD AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOB - FUSE 2.30 OPENING INTERMITTENTLY.
0531
Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
0523
Feb 7, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DELAYED REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *EH
18426
Feb 1, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
052308
Jan 1, 2005
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *AK
18383
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
042111
Nov 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18222
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
04E12
Sep 1, 2004
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E12. VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. INSPECT AND REPLACE RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ATTACHMENTS I-III AND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
041515
Aug 9, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04155
Aug 9, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17876
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT
17891
Jun 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PARKING AID SYSTEM DISABLED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1123 OR C1983. *TT
17809
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT
17810
May 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT
17745
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
17828
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT
17589
Mar 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINING A STEADY SPEED AND/OR THE SPEED DROPPING FROM INITIAL SET POINT WHEN SPEED IS SET DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. *TT
0421
Feb 9, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT
13
Feb 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG LOCK RING TORQUE. ALSO INCLUDING THE 2004 MERCURY MARAUDER. *MR
17545
Feb 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ
17533
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 - PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) SERVICE TIP. *MJ
04143
Jan 1, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT POINTS. *TT
030804
Jan 1, 2004
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ERRATIC CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION DURING BRAKING, TURNING OR ACCELERATION. *TT
0476
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ
03256
Dec 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
03L16
Dec 1, 2003
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L16. INCORRECT VECI AND SMOG INDEX LABELS ON LONG WHEEL BASE EXECUTIVE L PACKAGE VEHICLES. *TT
17321
Nov 1, 2003
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT OF THE PARK AID MODULE - PAR ORDERING. *TT
17297
Oct 1, 2003
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17027
Aug 1, 2003
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
FALSE PERIMETER ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
062513
Jul 25, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB
062013
Dec 28, 2006
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB
06910
Jul 19, 2006
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
CATALYTIC CONVERTER BRICK RATTLE OR BUZZING NOISE. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA03014
Opened: Aug 22, 2003 , Closed: Aug 12, 2004
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 182 REPORTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.THE DATA EXAMINED DURING THE INVESTIGATION SUGGEST THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG CRASH SENSING SYSTEM'S ALGORITHM MAY RECOGNIZE CERTAIN NON-CRASH INCIDENTS AS DEPLOYABLE EVENTS.ODI HAS NOT,... Read more
PE03011
Opened: Mar 14, 2003 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 173 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2003 LINCOLN TOWN CARS.MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT ONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY IMPACT.ANALYSIS SHOWED THAT MY 2001 THROUGH EARLY MY 2003 TOWN... Read more
DP99004
Opened: Jul 29, 1999 , Closed: Apr 6, 2000
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES' CRUISE CONTROL IS ENERGIZED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON.IT IS ALLEGED THAT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVENT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT.
EA99010
Opened: Apr 9, 1999 , Closed: May 4, 1999
FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
EA99006
Opened: Mar 11, 1999 , Closed: May 19, 1999
UNDER HOOD FIRES
ALLEGED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
PE98055
Opened: Oct 27, 1998 , Closed: Mar 11, 1999
UNDER HOOD FIRES
ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINER.
PE98052
Opened: Sep 25, 1998 , Closed: Apr 9, 1999
FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING
THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH AN ONBOARD REFUELIG VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY THE EPA.THE EPA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH ,AND APPROVED BY NHTSA, REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REFUELED AT A RATE OF 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE (THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED TO BE USED IN REF... Read more
EA91021
Opened: Mar 29, 1991 , Closed: Mar 16, 1992
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91018
Opened: Nov 27, 1990 , Closed: Mar 29, 1991
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89100
Opened: Mar 14, 1989 , Closed: Jul 12, 1989
FUEL FILLER PIPE SPURTING
===
PE88012
Opened: Jan 15, 1988 , Closed: May 2, 1988
NON COLLISION FIRES
SUMMARY: ALLEGEDLY THE AXLE BEARINGS ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES OVER-HEAT IGNITING COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS NEARBY.RECOMMENDATION: OPEN PE SEND LETTER TO FORD.===
DP87029
Opened: Aug 17, 1987 , Closed: Oct 23, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
LINCOLN TOWN CAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN TOWN CAR across all model years (1983, 2011).
125
Total Recalls
4,352
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
409
Reported Crashes
507
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN TOWN CAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 114 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 207 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 161 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 0 | 99 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 242 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 71 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 207 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 147 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 203 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 194 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 395 | View |
| 1996 | 10 | 316 | View |
| 1995 | 9 | 241 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 212 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 226 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 312 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 278 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 267 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 97 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 123 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 40 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 54 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |