At about the 83,500 mileage mark an airbag dash indicator illuminated and a series of 5 chimes played. The dashboard indicator remained illuminated at all times. The chimes would play periodically while the engine was running. It was diagnosed as a faulty airbag sensor in the passenger seat. That was fixed for about $780. About 1-week later it happened again. This time I was told by the same dealer service department that it was a separate issue and was the main computer control module. I'm still unclear whether it is the driver's air bag that will not, or may not, work or if it is both of them. I imagine that the side air bags are still functional. I cannot afford to repair this again for $800 and I have no way of knowing if they ever repaired it correctly the 1st time. It could be that the problem always was the main computer module. In any case, I'm not fixing it and I can't sell it as is. A google search reveals that this is a common problem with lincoln town cars from that era. I'm still perplexed why this hasn't been a recall issue already.
2006 Lincoln Town Car airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Driving home from a shopping and near home we heard two very loud bang noises. The passenger side of the car lowered to the road. I was near my driveway, and I drove it into the yard. There it has sat with one side much lower than the other.
Seatbelt / airbag warning light indicator is warning about either faulty sensor or faulty belt tensioner. Began while in parked poison and continues periodically when in motion, regardless of speed. Cost to repair is exorbitant, nearly half the value of the car and is not guaranteed to work is last. The airbags will likely not worth in the event of accident but no way to tell unless there is an accident. Serious fault regarding required safety equipment with this make/model year. Mileage is 170,100. Also, the passenger side floorboard, especial in backseat become saturated when it rains. Floor plugs are intact, the water is entering from poor design feature where the windshield/engine meet and supposedly slow for water to be channeled away from engine to ground but is actually channelling along the side into the passenger cabin footwell. Again, this design flaw is a known issue from manufacturer. This is a health and safety issue, especially in warm climates due to mold growing as a result of water pooling in cabin. As this car was garaged kept and not used often until the past 6 months, the water issue wasnt known until first rain this spring, 2016. Car was in open air, uncovered driveway and not in use for 2 weeks after said rain. When owner opened car door, she was hit with overwhelming stench of mold. She located the source and water had visibly saturated floor, rug and padding underneath. Black and green mold had grown extensively in backseat passenger floorboard and under front passenger seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bags and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the air bags could fail to deploy if involved in a crash. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for further assessment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front seat belt retraction system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the chime activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
On friday, october 23, 2015 I backed my car out of the garage on to the driveway. As I hooked my seat belt all the warning lights in dash went off except for the airbag light. About one-half miles later, the beeps started. 5 beeps, then pause. A total of 25 beeps in all. I see from other complaints it does that every 30 minutes. I had only 53,500 miles at the time. It is still like new and should not be having those problems. I see from all the complaints this has been going on since 2004. I would think a company as large as yours would have done something about it before now. I always thought you were 'man enough' to stand by your product. It is a crying shame!!!!! We need a recall on this. You are putting people's lives in danger!!!!! Please reconsider and take care of your customers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. While parked, the seat belt and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver side seat belt sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the passenger side seat belt sensor. The failure mileage was 46,300. Updated 8/10/15
Every time I drive my car my airbag light comes on and it chimes 5 times repeats a couple of times then shuts off. After doing online research, looks like this is a common/costly problem for the 06. Every half hour it beeps again 5 times repeats a couple of times then shuts off. Ford should issue a recall!
While driving to work the airbag light came on and started chiming. I looked the problem up on line and found this is a common issue with lincolns. They stated the problem is in the connection and the repair by lincoln cost $700. Many stated after fixing the driver side the passenger side failed soon after. Decided to not take it in for repair due to cost and chance of another failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. After the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
I took car in for inspection, air bag light on. Dealer informed faulty sensor in passenger seat belt retactor cost to repair 1080.00 yeah! They said warranty gone so sorry. On a seat belt?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the air bag warning indicators illuminated and a chime activated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bags failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 02/10/15*lj updated 9/18/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 3/3/15*cn updated 03/17/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated as a chime sounded. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pretensioner on the driver's side seat for the seat belts failed. As a result, a drivers side seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 02/18/15*lj updated 10/2/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the seat belt sensor and the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Within a mile of leaving home, the seat belt light came on & started beeping. Driver glanced down to check seatbelt only to find that it was coming unlatched. In the brief seconds that it took to glance down & back up, driver was already leaving the road and in a panic, accidentally hit gas instead of brake. Car was totalled. The only airbag that deployed was the steering wheel. Driver sustained serious trauma injuries to head, ribs, pelvis, femur as well as extensive hematomas. Driver is also suffering from stress related to accident. Driver is now recovering with the aid of physical therapy and other devices for mobility (walker, wheelchair, cane, etc.). Driver is son of owner of vehicle.
Light for seat belt came on and there was a beeping song, took to dealership, said that was a shortage and the pre-tensioners seat belt retractor had to be replace, if not replace if I got into an accident the airbag would not deploy. Paid 719.00 to have replace. Fast forward to today oct. 22, 2014. Same thing happen again took it to dealer said that this time it is the driver side that needs to be replaced. Spoke with some other lincoln owner of 2006 lincoln, it seems as though quite a few people are having the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The air bag warning light came on and the alarm to get your attention sounded. This alarm occurs often and is disconcerting. I talked with the service manager at the local dealership concerning this problem and asked on two occasions for a free diagnosis of the reason of the airbag light warning and alarm but was turned down. I do not drive the car often as I am not sure if the air bags will deploy in the event of an accident.
Air bag light came on, ford ran a $60 test and said it was the passenger side pretensioner and the air bags might not deploy with this light on. Ford's cost to fix $750. From internet information it is a chronic problem on the lincolns, particular around the 2006s. The service manager knew what my problem was right away when I said air bag. I think there should be a recall, or help with the repair.
This well-maintained car is kept in a private garage. I cranked car in the morning and air bag light came on. Drove to dealer without protection of an operational air bag system. Dealer identified problem as passenger side, front seatbelt pretensioner but there had been no passenger in car either the last time it was driven or as the car was cranked and air bag light came on indicating a problem existed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated and the vehicle started making a loud beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The air bag sensor was replaced several times but it failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
My car is making a beeping noise and the air bag sign is showing on the dash.
Safety issue with air bag/seat belt. Have had both driver's and passenger's seat belts replaced due to air bag lights coming on. Between the two repairs have spent over $1,200. Should be a recall on this problem since the air bags won't deploy in case of an accident.
Warning light came on beeped 5x in a row several times stopped then repeated over and over as long as we were driving. Cost over 450.00 to replace seat belt. There seem to be many of this same problem listed. I have had 7 town cars in the last 20 years, never had a problem. I have already had a recall repair on the steering column. But, still love that car!!!
Air bag light stays on at all time and beeps. Dash board and head light come on and go off at times on their own. Oil change light remains on at all times even when there is not a need for oil to be changed.
Air bag dash light on, there are 5 beeps five times every half hour.
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