Lincoln Town Car headlights problems

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · FL

My car has the same lcm control module issues as cars from the same years ad models, but when I enter my VIN it is not showing. +4 PO#3 1998-2000 Lincoln Town Car Lighting Control Module YW1T ... Yes, a recall exists for a 2003-2005 model year Ford/Lincoln Town Car lighting control module (LCM) failure that can cause a loss of headlights. The recall, #15S39, involves dealers installing a bypass module kit to fix the problem for free. The issue stems from a cracked solder joint inside the LCM that can lead to intermittent or complete headlight failure, increasing crash risk at night. The lcm is under the dash near the pedals. It causes loud vibrating noise for a long time and causes a parasitic drain to my battery almost daily especially when it's cool outside. The relay under the hood vibrates as well

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PCM) was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2022 · Electrical · OH

This has happened to me 3 times in the past 3 months. While driving interstate highway at night and traveling 65 to 70 miles per hr., without any warning or symptoms, the headlights turn off. They then turn on and off a few times and then seem to correct themselves and stay on. This happens on trips after 1 hour or more. Has never occurred on shorter trips under 1 hour. Very dangerous and scary when it is so dark you can't see to pull over off the highway and also worried about vehicles approaching from behind not being able to see you in time. I replaced the headlight switch last week thinking that was the problem, but it happened again last night on my trip back from N.Y.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · Lights · 87,000 miles · FL

Low beams head lights cuts off without warning while driving all the time

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Lights · 204,000 miles · NC

When lighting is switched on from the dashboard switch or from auto lamp feature, all lights come on except the headlights.. No hi or lo beam. The high beams will work from the "flash to pass" feature with the turn signal stalk. This failure occurred suddenly. Fortunately just before I entered the highway this seems precisely the lighting control module problem that ford covers for the crown vic and marquis vehicles under recall 15s39. The town car is the same panther platform as the "covered" vehicles, and certainly within the same year range as covered in the recall. This is a very serious safety issue. Mine is a "hard" failure.. Not intermittent. The vehicle has no headlights at this moment. I visited the local ford dealer today and they confirmed that the town car was not covered under ford 15s39.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Lights · 170,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. While driving at 70 MPH, the parking lights and the low beam head lamps failed to illuminate and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Lights · 150,000 miles · MD

Began to notice that the headlights would flicker. At first it was almost unnoticable. Got progressively worse until I am reluctant to drive after dark. First told there was a recall then after checking VIN was told did not apply to my vehicle. Then was told that part was recalled for ford crown vic and merc grand marquis. Probably the same part. There seems to be a significant problem and mine should be covered by a recall. Was also told that being built in canada could have been reason for recall refusal. Updated 09/15/15*lj

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 105,000 miles · MD

Driving slowly on a suburban street at twilight the headlights and dashboard lights went out. The same thing occurred a three times week later on the interstate at 65 MPH about 10 p.m. The automatic delayed headlight off setting no longer functions. The lights can be turned on in the manual position.apparently, the light control module has faulty relays which fail suddenly during the course of normal use.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 59,600 miles · AR

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 155,000 miles · PA

Serious safety issue. No or intermittent exterior lighting at night. Defective (lcm) lighting control module. Ford recall called (customer satisfaction program) "14no1" indicates defective lighting control module controlling exterior headlamps, parking lamps, front side marker, rear tail, license plate lighting may be intermittent or inoperative. E-mail sent to all u.s. Ford lincoln/mercury dealers referencing 2003 2004 2005 2006 model year crown victoria and grand marquis vehicles with an extended coverage period on this part of 15 years or 250,000 miles. Current owned and operated vehicle is: 2001 lincoln town car built on the same platform with same internal parts. Lighting control module is defective causing no or intermittent exterior lighting. Approached ford dealer and was informed vehicle part was under factory recall. Contacted ford lincoln customer service directly and was informed recall was vehicle VIN specific and no further help or financial assistance will be provided. This unit is the same part used through the above-mentioned model year vehicles, but I cannot obtain any assistance. Part is also obsolete and cannot be purchased through ford. The vehicle was parked during the first occurrence, now daily occurrence with intermittent or no exterior lighting. Please help!