The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driveshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The worst 2010 Lincoln Town Car problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering5
- Electrical3
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering5
- Electrical3
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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 2010 Lincoln Town Car 20
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...
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- 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...
2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical; fill gas tank. Minutes later gauge shows I'm empty. Continues to repeat over and over. Driver's seat; crackling sound "like metal broke" seat does not adjust correctly and can no longer move the seats tilt. Having me drive in an uncomfortable position. Wipers; rainy day both motors left and right smoke up and burn out at the same time. Can no longer drive vehicle when it rains. Can't see anything wipers motors fried. As if they were allergic to water.
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and steering the steering wheel, the steering wheel was resistant and was emitting abnormal metallic sounds, and the accelerator pedal was making clicking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred increasingly. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a plastic component of the driveshaft that had slipped and had bond to the accelerator pedal, which caused it to click. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V38500 (Steering) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V704000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
3 sua - sudden unintended acceleration accidents. 1 in 2016 in town, 2nd on feb. 9, 2018 on I-10 for an accident ahead, and 3 on mar. 4, 2018 on a rural highway. All three were about 10 MPH when slowing down for a stop. The car then went full acceleration and the brakes would not stop the car.
Power steering went out on vehicle. Vehicle had 39,000 miles. Power steering went out while vehicle was in motion on roadway making it very hard to steer and control. Had it towed to dealer who replaced power steering pump and stated that this was not under warranty and stated that this was a common occurrence for this year model
My airbag icon lights up most of the time that iam driving the ford dealership says it means that the air bag would not deploy in an accident and that I would have to pay thousands of dollars to fix it I told the manager why is that on me its not apart that I wore out by driving the car he said why isnt on you
When I opened the front passenger door, the interior handle stuck out when I pulled it and remained so. I could ont open the door. He dealer put a bolt in it to fix it but then it cracked around the bolt and I had to replace the door panel. Two years later (5/6/2017), the driver side door did the same thing. Handle stuck in up position and could not open the door. Am searching for a replacement because town car is discontinued and lincoln said they cannot help me. This is a dangerous situation. I understand that this exact issue is a recall for the navigator but not town car. Being unable to open a door is extremely dangerous and apparently a known issue by lincoln. I was told by the dealer (lincoln margate florida) that other customers had to buy replacement parts for this issue
The fuel pump/sending unit that is in the front of the tank leaks fuel where the wires go into the unit. This is not contributed a gasket between the fuel pump unit and the tank. Repeat..it leaks thru the wires in the fuel pump/sending unit. We have grounded the vehicle at this time. We have a fleet of 6 lincoln town cars. On october 22 of 2015 we replaced one on another lincoln town car VIN [xxx] thru a shop when I noticed a puddle of gasoline under the tank while it was stationary and parked in our parking garage and crawled under to inspect the source of the leak...that was coming from the fuel tank. This is a safety issue. I am reporting this because I do not want anyone to burn up because of it, with the knowledge that I am now reporting. I hope someone will contact me before I have it repaired to get it on the road. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln town car. While making a left turn into a parking lot, the steering linkage shaft fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v385000 and 14v704000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
On 10/09/14, while parked, the vehicle was started and then all systems and engine went totally off. This happened for the first time two weeks ago while driving which was reported. The same fuse that was changed two weeks ago was again changed and then the vehicle performed normal again. This was again reported to our mechanic who has a long history of working on lincoln cars.
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Questions about the 2010 Lincoln Town Car
Is the 2010 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2010 Lincoln Town Car, fewer than a typical Town Car model year.
What is the 2010 Lincoln Town Car year score?
The 2010 Lincoln Town Car scores 93 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car?
Steering, with 5 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln Town Car have?
3 recalls, covering steering and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lincoln Town Car steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 14V704000, 13V385000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Town Car have bad steering?
The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (23 complaints), 1996 (18 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Lincoln Town Car get?
Official estimates for the 2010 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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