2005 Lincoln Town CAR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town CAR years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR. That ranks 9th out of 17 Town CAR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (34 complaints, 29%), typically at around 48,250 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 119owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Lincoln Town CAR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 29% | 48,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 18% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 13% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8% | 73,341 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 7% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 6% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 28,400 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 76,890 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lincoln Town CAR recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
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.
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.
Steering
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.
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.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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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…
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…
2005 lincoln towncar. Consumer writes in regards to faulty accelerator which resulted in a auto accident. *ld *js
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…
Other Lincoln Town CAR years
← 2004 Town CAR · 2006 Town CAR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Town CAR | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 Town CAR | 13 | 3 |
| 2009 Town CAR | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 Town CAR | 20 | 3 |
| 2007 Town CAR | 84 | 3 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 | 119 | 3 |
| 2004 Town CAR | 83 | 0 |
| 2003 Town CAR | 201 | 1 |
| 2002 Town CAR | 65 | 0 |
| 2001 Town CAR | 161 | 5 |
| 2000 Town CAR | 108 | 8 |
| 1999 Town CAR | 148 | 5 |
| 1998 Town CAR | 154 | 7 |
| 1997 Town CAR | 314 | 6 |
| 1996 Town CAR | 259 | 8 |
| 1995 Town CAR | 165 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town CAR model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.