There have been 47 safety recalls for the Lincoln Town Car. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lincoln Town Car.
Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, 2007 Lincoln Town Car, 2008 Lincoln Town Car, 2009 Lincoln Town Car, 2010 Lincoln Town Car, 2011 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT |
| Recall Summary: 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, and 2005-2011 Lincoln town car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, 2007 Lincoln Town Car, 2008 Lincoln Town Car, 2009 Lincoln Town Car, 2010 Lincoln Town Car, 2011 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford crown victoria (including crown victoria police interceptors), Mercury grand marquis, and Lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Lincoln Town Car, 2009 Lincoln Town Car, 2010 Lincoln Town Car, 2011 Lincoln Town Car |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Recall Summary: Executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lincoln town car limousines. The fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. In a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2014 | Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft | 36,888 |
| Aug. 29, 2013 | Steering | 355,000 |
| Dec. 9, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 161 |
| Aug. 3, 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,600,000 |
| Jun. 26, 2007 | Suspension:front:hub | 8,800 |
| Nov. 9, 2005 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 98,836 |
| Jul. 7, 2004 | Suspension:rear | 47,314 |
| Oct. 3, 2001 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 911 |
| Aug. 8, 2001 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 1,083,000 |
| Jul. 16, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1,400,000 |
| Dec. 12, 2000 | Tire | 10,000 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 16,000 |
| Nov. 13, 2000 | Seat Belts:front | 34 |
| Nov. 9, 2000 | Seat Belts:rear | 170 |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | Air Bag | 18,500 |
| Aug. 18, 2000 | Seat Belt | 144,435 |
| Jul. 18, 2000 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 875,000 |
| Jun. 12, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,129 |
| Jun. 12, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,167 |
| May. 19, 1999 | Electrical System | 262,695 |
| Dec. 16, 1998 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 175,000 |
| Feb. 10, 1998 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 571,800 |
| Nov. 12, 1996 | Air Bags:frontal | 742 |
| Jul. 18, 1996 | Steering:linkages | 72,000 |
| Jun. 24, 1996 | Seat Belts:rear | 350 |
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Apr. 22, 1996 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 73,500 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 73,837 |
| Jul. 11, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 692 |
| May. 16, 1995 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 142,800 |
| Mar. 27, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 100,000 |
| Aug. 9, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 214,000 |
| Jul. 12, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2,500 |
| Sep. 10, 1991 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 72,000 |
| Jan. 8, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 26,000 |
| Jul. 27, 1990 | Equipment:other:labels | 158 |
| Jul. 27, 1990 | Equipment:other:labels | 158 |
| May. 9, 1990 | Equipment:other:labels | 544 |
| Mar. 6, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 223 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Aug. 17, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 11,119 |
| Feb. 19, 1987 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 1,200 |
| Feb. 9, 1987 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 29,600 |
| Oct. 24, 1986 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 19,811 |
| Oct. 7, 1985 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 790 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Feb. 24, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 36,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2010 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2007 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 2 |
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |
| 2003 Lincoln Town Car | 1 |
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 2000 Lincoln Town Car | 8 |
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 1998 Lincoln Town Car | 7 |
| 1997 Lincoln Town Car | 6 |
| 1996 Lincoln Town Car | 8 |
| 1995 Lincoln Town Car | 6 |
| 1994 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 1993 Lincoln Town Car | 4 |
| 1992 Lincoln Town Car | 4 |
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 1990 Lincoln Town Car | 4 |
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 5 |
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 6 |
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 4 |
| 1985 Lincoln Town Car | 1 |
| 1984 Lincoln Town Car | 1 |
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 3 |