Lincoln Town CAR Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Lincoln Town CAR across 13 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (90). The words owners use most often: “intake manifold” (47% of reports).
- 278engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 130 of 278 complaints (47%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Lincoln Town CAR at $1,700, and half of them between $1,200 and $2,000.
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 167 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 278 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 1 an injury.
Lincoln Town CAR engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town CAR | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2007 Town CAR | 2 | 2% | 6,389 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 2 | 1% | 33,175 |
| 2004 Town CAR | 4 | 5% | 19,875 |
| 2003 Town CAR | 8 | 4% | 37,175 |
| 2002 Town CAR | 3 | 5% | 98,000 |
| 2001 Town CAR | 10 | 6% | 88,787 |
| 2000 Town CAR | 12 | 11% | 115,000 |
| 1999 Town CAR | 13 | 9% | 105,750 |
| 1998 Town CAR | 32 | 21% | 90,000 |
| 1997 Town CAR | 87 | 28% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Town CAR | 90 | 35% | 88,500 |
| 1995 Town CAR | 14 | 8% | 107,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2008 lincoln town car. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs and parts on car because it was under warranty. *ta the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated, a mechanic informed the consumer the issue was related to the catalytic converter . Also, the fuel tank had to replaced. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. The contact stated while driving 55 mph there was smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact observed that anti-freeze was covering the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
Vehicle began to over heat.once it got hot, the power of car is,was lost. After happening a few times,i found a very small [pin size] hole in the thermastate recieving unit.this is a part of the manifold it self. All attemps to repair this problem has failed.! Trying to fix this proved…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln town car. While parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated that the intake manifold assembly was fractured and would have to be replaced. The mechanic…
The intake manifold is plastic and has cracked, leaking fluid all over. Caught it before engine overheated, but loosing fluid. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln Town CARs have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 278 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Lincoln Town CAR. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Lincoln Town CAR engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,200 and $2,000), from 28 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Lincoln Town CAR?
The most frequent phrase is “intake manifold”, in 130 of 278 complaints.
Other Lincoln Town CAR problems
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (292)
- Air Bags problems (260)
- Suspension problems (249)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (236)
- Steering problems (186)
- Electrical System problems (154)
- Structure problems (107)
See all Lincoln Town CAR problems.