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2005 Lincoln Town CAR recalls and problems

3 recalls and 119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR.

3
recalls
119
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

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.

2005 Lincoln Town CAR recalls

Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V704000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 36,888 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V385000 · reported August 29, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 355,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables

NHTSA campaign 05V518000 · reported November 9, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 98,836 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
The risk
This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
The 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.

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.

Apr 8, 2023 · Steering

Unknown

Dec 5, 2022 · Visibility/wiper · 92,000 miles

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The consumer…

Oct 26, 2022 · Vehicle speed control

While accelerating approximate @ 30 mph, vehicle speed increased without assistance nearly plummeting into a body of water at a curve... exit 77 on I-95S MD. The car could not handled the curve at that rate of speed. Town Car had to be thrown into neutral and hard press brake pedal in order to stop. Safety issue could…

Nov 9, 2020 · Vehicle speed control · crash reported

2005 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY ACCELERATOR WHICH RESULTED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT.

Jul 28, 2020 · Service brakes · 126,000 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT CALLED IN REGARDS TO HAVING A BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A TRUCK AND THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE…

Town CAR model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 065141
2003 1201140
2004 083183
2005 3119172
2006 2143121
2007 384191
2008 32070

Across all years, the 2003 Town CAR has the most complaints (201). All Lincoln Town CAR years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (34 complaints), followed by air bags (22).
How many 2005 Lincoln Town CAR complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 119 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 8, 2023.