2008 Lincoln Town CAR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town CAR years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lincoln Town CAR. That ranks 14th out of 17 Town CAR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 25%), typically at around 25,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 5 | 25% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% | 46,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 15% | 43,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 15% | 110,239 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 21,507 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 46,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 486,713 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 84,881 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 84,881 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 46,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 486,713 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 486,713 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, without warning, the vehicle independently swayed to the right. The contact regained control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired nor diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the check air suspension and tire fault warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger and driver side air bags and all four tire sensors needed…
2008 lincoln town car. Consumer writes in regards to factory's non-removal of plastic sheeting (used to prevent dust in fan compartment) shredded/blocked defroster vents, fan, blend door, and heater causing noises and system malfunction. *smd *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln town car. While driving at any speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal a couple of times and regained control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred four…
I was slowly backing out of my short driveway my foot only on the brake pedal when suddenly car accelerates and hit parked car across at resulting in accident. Two weeks before this i was driving on road about 15 mph and saw car ahead of me had stopped i put foot on brake started slowing when car…
Other Lincoln Town CAR years
← 2007 Town CAR · 2009 Town CAR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Town CAR | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 Town CAR | 13 | 3 |
| 2009 Town CAR | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 | 20 | 3 |
| 2007 Town CAR | 84 | 3 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 143 | 2 |
| 2005 Town CAR | 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 2008 Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.