2002 Lincoln Town CAR recalls and problems
No recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2002 Lincoln Town CAR recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Last week I blow a back tire . They said the belt broke separated. GOT a knot. This week Im having the same problem with one of my front tires. On way ro work had to pull over. Tire has a knot. I used Firestone but have had nothing but issues. Didn't tighten down my tires wore tire another store replaced the. Piedmont…
ON 01/12/2019 I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT DOWN A LEVEL COUNTRY ROAD WITH 1 PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO CALM DOWN AND…
TAKATA RECALL I'VE CHANGE THE BRAKE SWITCH ON MY CAR OVER FOUR TIMES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. MT CAR WILL NOT CHAGE GIER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARK.
INTAKE MANFIOLD
TAKATA RECALL ? MY WIFE AND FRIEND DRIVING 30 MPH IN NO TRAFFIC, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT AND THE YELLOW BAG CAME OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD.
Town CAR model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 108 | 11 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 | 161 | 21 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 65 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 201 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 83 | 18 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 119 | 17 | 2 |
Across all years, the 2003 Town CAR has the most complaints (201). All Lincoln Town CAR years →
Questions
- Does the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR?
- Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (20 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (12).
- How many 2002 Lincoln Town CAR complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 14 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 14, 2026.