Lincoln Town Car Recalls: All 27 Recalls by Year

What gets recalled

Seat belts

726%
Air bags

415%
Steering

311%
Suspension

311%
Engine & cooling

14%
Electrical system

14%
Windows, wipers & sunroof

14%
Wheels & tires

14%
Equipment & accessories

14%
Speed control & acceleration

14%
Lights

14%
Locks & latches

14%
Brakes

14%
Fuel & propulsion system

14%

2011 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

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 intermediate shaft was serviced during…

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,…

Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have…

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

NHTSA recall 10V-638 · Dec 9, 2010 · 161 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010.

2010 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

NHTSA recall 10V-638 · Dec 9, 2010 · 161 vehicles

2009 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

NHTSA recall 10V-638 · Dec 9, 2010 · 161 vehicles

2008 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

NHTSA recall 10V-638 · Dec 9, 2010 · 161 vehicles

2007 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

Suspension › Front › Hub

NHTSA recall 07V-270 · Jun 26, 2007 · 8,800 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly May fracture due to improper heat treatment.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2006 Lincoln Town Car recalls (2)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

2005 Lincoln Town Car recalls (3)

Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft

NHTSA recall 14V-704 · Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles

Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385.

Steering

NHTSA recall 13V-385 · Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

NHTSA recall 05V-518 · Nov 9, 2005 · 98,836 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that May contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced.

2003 Lincoln Town Car recalls (1)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 04V-328 · Jul 7, 2004 · 47,314 vehicles

Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on July 15, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Lincoln Town Car recalls (5)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 01V-258 · Aug 8, 2001 · 1,083,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

NHTSA recall 01V227001 · Jul 16, 2001 · 1,400,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle May not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began July 25, 2001.

Tires

NHTSA recall 00V-356 · Dec 12, 2000 · 10,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Remedy: Dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with Michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. Owner notification began January 10, 2001.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 00V-412 · Dec 6, 2000 · 16,000 vehicles

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 mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

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Air bags

NHTSA recall 00V-270 · Sep 13, 2000 · 18,500 vehicles

Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and Mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). In some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. Owner notification began September 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

2000 Lincoln Town Car recalls (8)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 01V-258 · Aug 8, 2001 · 1,083,000 vehicles

Tires

NHTSA recall 00V-356 · Dec 12, 2000 · 10,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 00V-364 · Nov 13, 2000 · 34 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles with medium graphite seat belts fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect front center seat belt and retractor assembly May have been installed.

Remedy: All suspect vehicles have had the seat belts inspected or replaced by Ford.

Seat belts › Rear/other

NHTSA recall 00V-368 · Nov 9, 2000 · 170 vehicles

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. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly May have been installed.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.

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Seat belts

NHTSA recall 00V228001 · Aug 18, 2000 · 144,435 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and Mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26, 2000.

Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 00V-200 · Jul 18, 2000 · 875,000 vehicles

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 attempting to raise a rear wheel.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157001 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,167 vehicles

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. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157002 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,129 vehicles

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. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

1999 Lincoln Town Car recalls (5)

Tires

NHTSA recall 00V-356 · Dec 12, 2000 · 10,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 00V-200 · Jul 18, 2000 · 875,000 vehicles

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157001 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,167 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157002 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,129 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

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 arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 Ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 Lincoln town car…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1998 Lincoln Town Car recalls (7)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 07V-336 · Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch May, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected…

Tires

NHTSA recall 00V-356 · Dec 12, 2000 · 10,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 00V-200 · Jul 18, 2000 · 875,000 vehicles

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157001 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,167 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157002 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,129 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 98V-028 · Feb 10, 1998 · 571,800 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

1997 Lincoln Town Car recalls (6)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 07V-336 · Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 01V-318 · Oct 3, 2001 · 911 vehicles

Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after April 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator May have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began October 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157001 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,167 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157002 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,129 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 96V-231 · Nov 12, 1996 · 742 vehicles

Two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.

1996 Lincoln Town Car recalls (8)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 07V-336 · Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 01V-318 · Oct 3, 2001 · 911 vehicles

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157001 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,167 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 00V157002 · Jun 12, 2000 · 1,129 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Steering › Linkages

NHTSA recall 96V-135 · Jul 18, 1996 · 72,000 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

Seat belts › Rear/other

NHTSA recall 96V-109 · Jun 24, 1996 · 350 vehicles

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 feature.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear belt assemblies with the appropriate design retractor and tongue assemblies.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 96V-070 · Apr 22, 1996 · 73,500 vehicles

When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches May open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

1995 Lincoln Town Car recalls (6)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 07V-336 · Aug 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 01V-318 · Oct 3, 2001 · 911 vehicles

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

Steering › Linkages

NHTSA recall 96V-135 · Jul 18, 1996 · 72,000 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 95V-133 · Jul 11, 1995 · 692 vehicles

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. If not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 95V-063 · Mar 27, 1995 · 100,000 vehicles

The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank May not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Lincoln Town Car have?

NHTSA lists 27 recalls for the Lincoln Town Car across 15 model years.

How do I know if my Lincoln Town Car has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.