Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Lincoln Town Car has 6 recalls, 174 complaints.
6
Recalls
174
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15E082000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, ...
01V227001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE T...
00V270000
AIR BAGS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES N...
00V356000
TIRES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO...
00V412000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH...
01V258000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2022 | ENGINE | My car has been making a weird whistling noise for a few months. My husband found it was coming from... |
| Sep 30, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There was a loud pop after I got gas. My car wouldn't stay running. I couldn't figure out what was g... |
| Jul 5, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the passenger’s s... |
| May 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED OVERNIGHT. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, 50' FROM STREET... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | " TAKATA RECALL " WHEN I DRIVE OVER A POT HOLE MY CAR WANTS 2 GO ALL OVER THE ROAD THE... |
| Jul 16, 2017 | SUSPENSION | ON JULY 16, 2017, I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 70 EAST, NEAR WASHINGTON, PA. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 200... |
| Apr 11, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER ... |
| Apr 8, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEH... |
| Dec 6, 2016 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2001 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE ,. GAS IN FUEL AND DROVE 3 MILES IN PARK. THE CAR LITTLE EXHAUST, ... |
| Jul 19, 2016 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HARD IMPACT |
| May 4, 2016 | STEERING | I HAVE REPLACED ALL STEERING COMPONENTS. AND THE STEERING STILL WONDERS TO BAD TO DRIVE. |
| Oct 16, 2015 | STEERING | WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION STEERING WONDERS BACK AND FORTH. CENTER STEERING ONLY OBTAIN WITH CONSTAN... |
| Aug 26, 2015 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MILES AN HOUR, THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY DE... |
| Jul 28, 2015 | STEERING | THE CAR HAS DEVELOPED POOR RETURN TO CENTER WHEN TURNING. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE STICKY IN NORMAL HIGH... |
| Jan 23, 2015 | STEERING,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | ON WIPERS THE INTERMEDIATE DONT WORK AND WHEN WASHER FLUID SPRAYED CANT SHUT WIPERS OFF 2 NOW ON WHE... |
| Jan 18, 2015 | ENGINE | ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 45MPH DOWN THE BLOCK. MANAGED TO PULL INT... |
| Dec 1, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD ... |
| Jul 16, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIP... |
| May 19, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILL... |