I believe I have problem with the ,safety recall ,the vehicle experience a loss of steering, and I was almost crash my vehicle on the highway ,and also believe car was recalled but not fixed .
The worst 2011 Lincoln Town Car problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering4
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering4
- Airbags2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
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 2011 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...
2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving going over 50 per mile on hwy , when I try to take the exit my vehicle keep going straight I can't move the steering wheel , I was almost going to the trees than I stop . And I think this part of recall please contact me at [xxx] thank you . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The car accelerated while going up a ramp that went to an axis road to the interstate. We hit a retaining wall head on, spun around and then the back of the car also hit the wall. My seat belt did not hold me back. I ended wedged between the console and dashboard. I have a broken rib and chipped tooth and bumps and bruises. My wife was a passenger and her seat belt held her. The air bags did not deploy. Our car was totaled
Steering binds during right and left turns. I have to manually return the wheel to center after a turn.
While driving, my 2011 lincoln, continental which was is showroom condition, at approximately 30-35 MPH, on wet pavement (not saturated) negotiating slight curve,while wearing a seatbelt, vehicle veered left more than a left front flat tire would cause. Steering did not respond. Vehicle crossed yellow double solid line striking guide rail head on. No interior safety equipment worked for passenger. Seatbelt remained in latched position but did not tighten. Standing on brake vehicle did not appear to slow. ... 10-12 seconds later my vehicle was struck at the driver's front wheel and fender by a truck traveling approx. 50 MPH. No airbags deployed. Injuries to passenger. Vehicle totaled. Note:lincoln continental driver is a professional driver with no accidents in 34 years. 1. Steering did not work, left or right. 2. Abs did not activate. 3. Airbags did not deploy in first or second collision. No front airbag no side airbag deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln town car equipped with michelin radial xse tires, size p225/60/r17. The contact noticed the tire was completely flat with a 3 inch gash on it. The contact took the tire to a dealer who stated that he must have hit a pot hole in order for the tire to such extensive damage. The tire was replaced but another failure recurred on the rear drivers side tire. The contact stated that there was also a blister on the tire. The failure mileage of the tire and vehicle was 6,000. The dot number was unavailable.
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Questions about the 2011 Lincoln Town Car
Is the 2011 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2011 Lincoln Town Car, fewer than a typical Town Car model year.
What is the 2011 Lincoln Town Car year score?
The 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
Steering, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Lincoln Town Car have?
3 recalls, covering steering and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car get?
Official estimates for the 2011 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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