2003 Lincoln Town Car problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (42) · Suspension (30) · Vehicle Speed Control (16)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
160 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (83)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2007-07-25 · 062513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb
Structure:body 2007-05-08 · 0531 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. a possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo prep package limo package upgrade kit offering. *tt supplement #1. *tt upd
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What owners report
2024-04-29 · Suspension“ [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2023-01-20 · Engine · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (pcm) was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehic…”
2022-07-24 · Wheels“i have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice. …”
2022-06-28 · Suspension · 155,000 mi“the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. the contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. there was no warning light illuminated. the driver was able to drive to his destination safely. the vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace. the vehicle was …”
2022-06-01 · Suspension“the rear-end failed does not have tempered axle there was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when i enter vin it does not pull anything up lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet…”
2022-05-22 · Power Train“been trying for about a year to get this safety recall called 4 local ford dealer ships first one said my cars to old they won’t fix the safety recall other don’t give call back i can hear like vibrating in the back where this recall would fix it hopfully it don’t break on me…”
2022-05-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as i could i pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far so i just pulled over and called for my aaa to to and got to…”
2021-12-16 · Suspension · 73,000 mi“the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. the local dealer, all american ford …”
2021-06-01 · Engine · 85,800 mi“the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. the contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in the driveway at his residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was faulty. the mechanic also confirmed that the manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. a deal…”
2021-04-16 · Power Train · 92,611 mi“the rear right wheel bearing was replaced less than 2 years ago and is already bad again. this specific make and model and year of car has been recalled for the bearing issues that this car has, and this car was produced in the exact plant that the recall involves. however, the recall manufacture date ends on december 31, 2002 and this car's manu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.