Filed Apr 8, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX
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The worst 2005 Lincoln Town Car problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration34
- Brakes24
- Airbags22
- Seat belts11
- Body8
- Electrical8
- Steering8
- Engine7
- Transmission7
- Fuel system5
- Driver assistance3
- Lights3
- Tires3
- Visibility3
- Wheels3
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Lincoln Town Car
Airbag light 17Sudden acceleration 10Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5
Recalls 3
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V704000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V385000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 05V518000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01...
- Inpected or repaired under 13R01
- Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed...
- Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed...
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and...
- Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation,...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
2005 Lincoln Town Car fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 |
What 2005 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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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.
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.
2005 lincoln towncar. Consumer writes in regards to faulty accelerator which resulted in a auto accident. *ld
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 the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Air bag light flashes 3 times 5 times and then stays on. No accidents 28000 actual miles.
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
"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.
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
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.
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Questions about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car
Is the 2005 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Owners have filed 119 complaints about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1.4 times a typical Town Car model year.
What is the 2005 Lincoln Town Car year score?
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car scores 59 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln Town Car: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Lincoln Town Car?
Acceleration and speed control, with 34 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles. Next is brakes (24).
How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Town Car have?
3 recalls, covering steering and electrical system.
What year does the Lincoln Town Car have the most acceleration problems?
The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1997 (42 complaints), 1992 (39 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Lincoln Town Car get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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