2010 Lincoln Town Car
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Seats · Visibility/wiper
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…
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.
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Steering
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…
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V38500 (Steering) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V704000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
- Vehicle speed control
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.
- Steering
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
- Air bags
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
- Structure › Body
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…
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
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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).' *tr
- Steering
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…
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 nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v385000 and 14v704000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
- Electrical system
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. *tr
- Electrical system · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician repaired the chip and wanted the contact to drive for a week to determine if the remedy worked. The manufacturer…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician repaired the chip and wanted the contact to drive for a week to determine if the remedy worked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 10/30/14 *bf the consumer stated the problem was due to a short in a wire in the steering column, which caused a fuse to blow out. Updated 11/07/14
- Seat belts
This vehicle did not have a tether anchor installed in the driver's side position in the back seat. There were tether anchors installed in the center & passenger seats. There was the plastic cap on the driver's side, but lifting it up revealed no tether anchor. This IS in violation with federal…
This vehicle did not have a tether anchor installed in the driver's side position in the back seat. There were tether anchors installed in the center & passenger seats. There was the plastic cap on the driver's side, but lifting it up revealed no tether anchor. This IS in violation with federal motor vehicle safety standard 213 & 225 which require all vehicles 2000 and newer (weighing less than 8,500 pounds) to have at least 3 tether anchors. This vehicle only had 2. see pictures: http://thecarseatlady.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/missing-drivers-side-tether-anchor.jpg http://thecarseatlady.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/present-center-tether.jpg http://thecarseatlady.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/present-passenger-tether.jpg. *tr
- Seats
TL* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln town car. The contact was driving 65 mph when the driver's seat wiring failed and caused the seat to move independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised that the malfunction occurred due to a beverage under the seat spilling onto the wires. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 102,754.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10254138All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10205037Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
- 102049974R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available
- 10183773For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for an extended period may lead to corrosion in the lower intermediate steering shaft swing link. This may result in a compressed upper intermediate steering shaft and separation from the steering column, which can result in a loss of steering control. Vehicles covered under 13R01 that were inspected or repaired without replacement of the lower intermediate shaft, and have relocated to high corrosion areas, may experience subsequent corrosion of the lower intermediate steering shaft swing link.
- 10166447This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light for overheating.
- 10164508Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or discoloration on the outer surface which cannot be removed by further cleaning. If this type of distortion is found, inspect the area of the glass that is covered by the cowl and/or molding. The portion of glass that is covered by the cowl or molding will not be affected by the acid. Hydrofluoric acid damage is not a defect in material or workmanship and is not a warrantable condition.
- 10160931On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
- 10140323The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10138524The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10137113Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10095184Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features IS not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. Only approved genuine ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: monroney label (window sticker), professional technician society (pts) oasis tab select sync or hvbom. For genuine ford accessories use: pts workshop tab select dealer installed accessory or accessory installation.
- 100752624R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Series, 2008-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles that exhibit a grinding, whine-type noise, vibration and/or gear slippage while driving, or a loss of reverse resulting from a planetary gear assembly failure.
- 10057834Ford: no service action IS recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
- 10056701Ford/lincoln/mercury: failure of planetary gear assembly IS due to transmission, on certain vehicles, exhibiting grinding, gear slippage, whine type noise, vibration, while driving or loss of reverse.
- 10056191Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3RD or no 4TH gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. Model 2008-2013 mark LT, F-150, crown victoria, grand marquis, town car, e series.
- 10054924Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. Model 2005-2011 crown victoria, grand marquis, town car. Updated 04/23/14 updated 07/10/15 updated 7/15/15
- 10054006Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering column to separate, leading to steering control loss. Model 2005-2011 crown victoria, grand marquis, town car.
- 10039077Ford: 2009-2011 lincoln. The driver seat belt buckle IS shorter than the passenger side.
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