FaultScore

FaultScore report

2005 Lincoln Town CAR problems

Owners have filed 161 complaints about the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR with NHTSA between 2005 and 2023. The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 18 worst.

D

FaultScore 64/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Lincoln Town CAR.

How this is worked out

The numbers

161

Complaints

23

Crashes reported

2

Fires reported

13

Injuries reported

1 complaint reports a death.

64,500 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

32%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 47 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 54 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 47
Against the median year of the Lincoln Town CAR. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
24.2% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 54
32% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2005 compares with every other Lincoln Town CAR

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2005 Lincoln Town CAR

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

9 crashes, 0 fires · median 48,250 mi

Brakes 25 15.5%

7 crashes, 0 fires · median 46,000 mi

Airbags 22 13.7%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 63,500 mi

Seat Belts 11 6.8%

Median failure at 62,000 miles

Body & Structure 9 5.6%

Median failure at 16,720 miles

Steering 8 5.0%

Median failure at 126,500 miles

Electrical System 8 5.0%

Median failure at 62,000 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 7 4.3%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 52,500 mi

Engine & Cooling 7 4.3%

Median failure at 73,500 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 5 3.1%

Median failure at 141,000 miles

Other & Unspecified 4 2.5%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 76,000 mi

Wheels 3 1.9%

Median failure at 10,000 miles

Tires 3 1.9%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 28,400 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 3 1.9%

Median failure at 73,000 miles

Lights 3 1.9%

Median failure at 53,000 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 1.2%

Median failure at 53,000 miles

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 2 1.2%

Median failure at 65,000 miles

Seats 2 1.2%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 76,890 mi

Equipment & Accessories 1 0.6%

Median failure at 113,000 miles

Stability & Traction Control 1 0.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 230,000 mi

Suspension 1 0.6%

Median failure at 65,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 9 6.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 15 11.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 5 3.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 19 14.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 35 26.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 26 20.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 11 8.5%
150,000+ miles 10 7.7%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Side barrier crash test of a 2005 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB

Side barrier crash test

Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
2005 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jun 2005 peak 8 Apr 2023

Recalls on the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

14V704000

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

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.

13V385000

STEERING

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.

05V518000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2014502 1,757 units in Canada

Steering

Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2013-287 (13S08) or special service campaign 13R01 may require re-inspection and repair. The service procedure may have resulted in over-extension of one part of a collapsible joint in the intermediate steering shaft. This could potentially result in the shaft becoming disconnected, resulting a loss of steering, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft connection and replace the intermediate shaft if necessary.

Recall 2013287 16,260 units in Canada

Steering

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the steering column lower intermediate shaft can become severely corroded. This could cause the swing link joint to become stiff or seized. As a result, the upper intermediate shaft could collapse, allowing the steering column lower bearing to separate, causing a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering lower intermediate shaft. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed.

Recall 2005350 1,840 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable may come in contact with the #2 cross member attaching bolt. During normal vehicle operation, the insulation may chafe, which could result in an electrical short. If a short occurs, possible heat or fire damage to the cable and/or other components, either under-hood or near other possible ground points on the vehicle, may occur. Correction: Dealers will relocate the positive battery cable.

Recall 2004417 161 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system was not activated at the assembly plant. Although the DRL's are inoperable, normal headlamp function is not affected. Correction: Dealers will enable the DRL system.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Rocklin, CA Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY ACCELERATOR WHICH RESULTED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD

NHTSA complaint #11374430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 126,000 miles Toms River, NJ Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

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 DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURY WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATE AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, CASE WAS FILED, AND REFERRED TO CONTACT NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

NHTSA complaint #11341849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 93,000 miles Chuckey, TN Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT AN EXTENDED DISTANCE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATEWAY FORD LINCOLN NISSAN (LOCATED AT 1055 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745, (423) 639-5151) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

NHTSA complaint #11196694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 230,000 miles Salida, CA Crash 3 injured

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS PARKING AT APPLEBEES WHEN THE CAR BOLTED AND SLAMMED IN THE WALL. I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK BUT WENT IN REVERSE ALSO AT HGH SPEED. FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND GO TO PARK. I'M CONCERNED. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELEATOR. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK MY CAR OUT.

NHTSA complaint #10949857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 230,000 miles Salida, CA Crash 3 injured

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS PARKING AT APPLEBEES WHEN THE CAR BOLTED AND SLAMMED IN THE WALL. I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK BUT WENT IN REVERSE ALSO AT HGH SPEED. FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND GO TO PARK. I'M CONCERNED. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELEATOR. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK MY CAR OUT.

NHTSA complaint #10949857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 230,000 miles Salida, CA Crash 3 injured

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I WAS PARKING AT APPLEBEES WHEN THE CAR BOLTED AND SLAMMED IN THE WALL. I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK BUT WENT IN REVERSE ALSO AT HGH SPEED. FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND GO TO PARK. I'M CONCERNED. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELEATOR. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK MY CAR OUT.

NHTSA complaint #10949857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

San Antonio, TX

STEERING

Unknown

NHTSA complaint #11516084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Unknown

NHTSA complaint #11516084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Antonio, TX

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Unknown

NHTSA complaint #11516084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 92,000 miles Branson, MO

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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 92,000. The consumer stated wipers are only turned on when raining, back warning only works when backing up, and unsure when the air bag light came on.

NHTSA complaint #11496036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Abingdon, MD

POWER TRAIN

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 stop. Safety issue could have been major accident or my death. I do not desire to reproduce a dangerous scenario with an accelerating vehicle. Dealership and private mechanic refused to reproduce incident. Zero warning lamps and nothing in computer to determine a problem/fix.

NHTSA complaint #11490937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Abingdon, MD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 stop. Safety issue could have been major accident or my death. I do not desire to reproduce a dangerous scenario with an accelerating vehicle. Dealership and private mechanic refused to reproduce incident. Zero warning lamps and nothing in computer to determine a problem/fix.

NHTSA complaint #11490937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Abingdon, MD

ENGINE

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 stop. Safety issue could have been major accident or my death. I do not desire to reproduce a dangerous scenario with an accelerating vehicle. Dealership and private mechanic refused to reproduce incident. Zero warning lamps and nothing in computer to determine a problem/fix.

NHTSA complaint #11490937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rocklin, CA Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY ACCELERATOR WHICH RESULTED IN A AUTO ACCIDENT. *LD

NHTSA complaint #11374430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 126,000 miles Toms River, NJ Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

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 DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURY WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATE AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, CASE WAS FILED, AND REFERRED TO CONTACT NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

NHTSA complaint #11341849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canton, GA

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES 3 TIMES 5 TIMES AND THEN STAYS ON. NO ACCIDENTS 28000 ACTUAL MILES.

NHTSA complaint #11290221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 248,000 miles Marlborough, MA

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON FOR A YEAR BUT NOW ITS OFF BUT HAVE 25 BEEPS EVERYTIME I START CAR AND EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER. FOUND IT WAS AB N AIRBAG ISSUE

NHTSA complaint #11287872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 28,000 miles Canton, GA

AIR BAGS

"TAKATA RECALL." I NOTICED A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE 28000 ACTUAL MILES ON THE 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. I HAVE NOT HAD A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO CHECK IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS ON THE AIRBAGS.

NHTSA complaint #11253948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 95,000 miles Thompsonville, MI

STEERING

BECAME HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING. LIKE LOSS OF POWER STEERING TO IT INTO BE CHECKED IT IS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS RECALLED FOR SAME REASON. I CHECKED IT WAS RECALLED BUT SAYS 0 UNREPAIRED . BUT SAYS SOME WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY I HAVE LESS THAN 95,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR THIS VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD WITH OUT NOTICED

NHTSA complaint #11242887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 93,000 miles Chuckey, TN Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT AN EXTENDED DISTANCE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATEWAY FORD LINCOLN NISSAN (LOCATED AT 1055 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745, (423) 639-5151) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

NHTSA complaint #11196694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winter Haven, FL

SEAT BELTS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON, GIVING CODE 34 THEN REMAINS ILLUMINATED. DEALER SAID SEAT BELT TENSIONERS ON BOTH SIDE NEED TO BE CHANGED @ A COST OF $1,500 . THEY ALSO ADVISE SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN AN EVENT OF AN IMPACT .

NHTSA complaint #11182837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winter Haven, FL

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON, GIVING CODE 34 THEN REMAINS ILLUMINATED. DEALER SAID SEAT BELT TENSIONERS ON BOTH SIDE NEED TO BE CHANGED @ A COST OF $1,500 . THEY ALSO ADVISE SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN AN EVENT OF AN IMPACT .

NHTSA complaint #11182837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 87,000 miles Palatka, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LOW BEAMS HEAD LIGHTS CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME

NHTSA complaint #11166609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,000 miles King, NC

STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. IT BECAME DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED STEERING IS VERY HARD AND STIFF.

NHTSA complaint #11156830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 133,283 miles NEW Bedford, MA

STEERING

TIGHT STEERING/REPAIRED BY DEALER 7/31/2017( RECALL # 13S08)...TIGHT STEERING AGAIN 8/1/2018 WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC( NON-DEALER) WAS STEERING PUMP, TURNED OUT TO BE UPPER INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT, I BELIEVE WHEN THE LOWER WAS REPLACED IT WOULD HAVE MADE SENSE TO REPLACE THE UPPER AS WELL, LOOKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR AT LEAST PART $310.10 TO BE PAID TO MECHANIC @ JOES AUTO MALL /NEW BEDFORD MA

NHTSA complaint #11115276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 87,000 miles Hoover, AL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A PARKING LOT AT 5-10 MILES/HOUR. IT RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AND WAS STOPPED ONLY AFTER BOTH FEET ON BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE USED. THE SKID MARKS ARE 32' LONG. THERE WERE MANY WITNESSES BECAUSE IT WAS IN A CHURCH PARKING LOT AT THE END OF SUNDAY SERVICE.

NHTSA complaint #11112556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Parksley, VA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY MANUFACTURER RECALLS OR TSBS FOR THE AIR BAGS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT HAD NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

NHTSA complaint #11091551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 82,200 miles Gaffney, SC

SEAT BELTS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON. DEALER COMPUTER INDICATES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NEEDS REPLACING. PLEASE ADVISE.

NHTSA complaint #11065838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 178,000 miles Enid, OK

AIR BAGS

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. BROKEN WIRE BETWEEN AIR BAG AND COMPUTER.

NHTSA complaint #11024805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,590 miles Ferguson, MO

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

07/24/217 DRIVING ON HWY. 55 NORTH. SELECTED CRUISE CONTROL ON NOTHING INCREASED SPEED TO 70 MPH RESELECTED SPEED CONTROL(CRUISE CONTROL) NOTHING AGAIN. REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES, NOTHING. WHEN I GOT HOME CHECKED FUSES #25 UNDER DASH. AND FUSE F13 IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEITHER WAS BURNT REPLACED WITH NEW FUSES. CHECKED RECALL 3 RECALLS OPEN ON 2005 TOWN CARS. 1 ON SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECT DEACTIVATION SW. COULD CAUSE TO SHORT OUT, SEEMS LIKELY. 07V336000

NHTSA complaint #11015457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Lake Forest, CA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 05/10/17*LJ

NHTSA complaint #10960441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.