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2005 Lincoln Town Car Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car, most often about the speed control (29% of complaints, typically around 48,500 miles). It is 4th of 12 Town Car model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Lincoln Town Car problems
Speed control
34 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged followed by a delayed response. Additionally, on a separate occasion when the brake pedal was applied the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle would not stop until the gear was shifted…
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while stopped, there was an increase in engine rpms. The contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal until the rpms returned to normal. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose…
Brakes
24 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages, fluid, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, the vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The police were contacted and there were no injuries reported from either party. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the…
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle did not respond and failed to stop. In addition, the contact stated that he had to merge to the side of the road and turn off the…
Air bags
22 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The dealer stated that both front seat belt assembly modules failed. In addition, the contact mentioned that the back up sensors failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Just called ford motor company and they say that NHTSA, issues the recalls ,not ford motor company, why haven;t you issued one for this model car? You would think ford would be concerned about our safety, they don;t care and neither does NHTSA.....how many people , including children must die before you issue a safety…
Seat belts
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Just called ford motor company and they say that NHTSA, issues the recalls ,not ford motor company, why haven;t you issued one for this model car? You would think ford would be concerned about our safety, they don;t care and neither does NHTSA.....how many people , including children must die before you issue a safety…
We have contacted ford motor company and they still refuse to do a recall on our 2005-Lincoln Town Car.,why is this not being fixed? We have spent $1200 dollars to locate the problem and have one seat belt replaced,and airbag inflator. After replacing one side, the other side now needs replacing,which there was not…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that there was a water leak that showed up in the carpet and would stand 1.5 inches deep in the rear of the vehicle. He felt that it was dangerous because of the electrical seat connections that were exposed to the water. He was not sure where the water came…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. Intermittently, the vehicle surged while driving at low speeds. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 9 times, and 6 for the surging problem. But the failure still persists. The current mileage was 8,500 and failure mileage was 3,440. Updated 09/24/08. The dealer…
Electrical
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
Just called ford motor company and they say that NHTSA, issues the recalls ,not ford motor company, why haven;t you issued one for this model car? You would think ford would be concerned about our safety, they don;t care and neither does NHTSA.....how many people , including children must die before you issue a safety…
We have contacted ford motor company and they still refuse to do a recall on our 2005-Lincoln Town Car.,why is this not being fixed? We have spent $1200 dollars to locate the problem and have one seat belt replaced,and airbag inflator. After replacing one side, the other side now needs replacing,which there was not…
Steering
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 126,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel became stuck without any warning. The vehicle returned to normal function after the contact proceeded to drive. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to…
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn without warning. It became difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the speed reduced to 12 MPH. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic from diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. Intermittently, the vehicle surged while driving at low speeds. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 9 times, and 6 for the surging problem. But the failure still persists. The current mileage was 8,500 and failure mileage was 3,440. Updated 09/24/08. The dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Lincoln Town Car recalls
Steering: pinion shaft
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began november 17, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s25.
Full defect 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 intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13v-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Steering
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on october 23, 2013. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13s08.
Full defect 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, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Electrical: cables
Risk: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
Fix: 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. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Town Car?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (34 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); brakes (24 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); air bags (22 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Town Car have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 5, 2014 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Lincoln Town Car?
- It is 4th of 12 Town Car model years by number of complaints, with 119 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.