Takata recall. The car accelerates on its own when hitting the brakes., while in motion. ( periodically.)
The worst 2009 Lincoln Town Car problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Steering1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Airbags1
- Steering1
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
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. The fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. In a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact executive coach at 888‑322‑9272.
Recall number 10V638000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Lincoln Town Car 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the...
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- 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
- 4R75E transmission
2009 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 | 24 | 19 |
What 2009 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln town car. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v385000 (steering); however ,the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall since the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. There are no failures at this time.
As I was approaching my left turn into the community I live in and driving about 45 MPH, I stepped onto the brake and the car engine started accelerating. There was a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction which was the reason I was trying to stop. I pushed down on the brake but the engine continued to accelerate. I shifted into neutral and the engine slowed down. This is a very dangerous situation to be in. This happened twice since I owned the vehicle. I took it to the dealer but they could not re-create the situation again.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln town car. While the contact was driving 45 MPH the brake pedal was engaged, followed by an unintended acceleration and the speed increased to approximately 70 MPH. The gear was shifted from drive to neutral and the vehicle was able to slow down. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 10,000. The current mileage was 10,500. Updated 06/08/10.*lj updated 07/12/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln town car. When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the air bag deactivation light will come on even when the appropriate weight is occupying the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the weight calibration for the passenger seat air bag was between 110-130 lbs. The contact had noticed the problem since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 12619. Bl
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Questions about the 2009 Lincoln Town Car
Is the 2009 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Lincoln Town Car, fewer than a typical Town Car model year.
What is the 2009 Lincoln Town Car year score?
The 2009 Lincoln Town Car scores 94 out of 100 (good). 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln Town Car have?
3 recalls, covering steering and engine and engine cooling.
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 2009 Lincoln Town Car get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Lincoln Town Car range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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