Major Problems with 2000 Lincoln Town Car Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Custom-fit Add-ons

Torque wrench
Mechanic tool set
Tool box

Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Lincoln Town Car

2000 Lincoln Town Car ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 4

2000 Lincoln Town Car VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3 Mileage: 60000 miles

2000 Lincoln Town Car VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

Browse 2000 Lincoln Town Car complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lincoln Town Car owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS air bag blinks 3-6 times and then stays on. dealer was informed that air bag can malfunction to have it	7 ~ 21469 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the check engine light came on while driving. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer five or six...	6 ~ 55123 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure. first time i was able to stop. my husband next drove the car and could not find any...	6
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS brake failure. first time i was able to stop. my husband next drove the car and could not find any...	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after coming to a stop foot on brake vehicle will surge forward brakes will not stop it. happened 4 times	6 ~ 24420 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when the consumer pushes the last two buttons on the pad to lock car the head lights and tail lights...	6 ~ 36333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sunlight causes a reflection of the defrost vents onto the windshield the images are at eye level and become very	5
STEERING while traveling noticed traveling to left caused consumer to pull steering wheel to right. dealer has bee contacted couldn't duplicate	4 ~ 82240 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION would be driving at various speeds when vehicle would have a tendency to drift to left all the time. first...	4
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack bent which caused the vehicle to fall to the ground the jack was not designed to hold that	3 ~ 77295 miles
TIRES consumer took vehicle to nearest dealer pertaining to a recall. dealer stated they had never seen the recall before.. recall#	3 ~ 7800 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM airbag light keeps flashing vehicle taken to dealer 4 times wiring harness was replaced did not remedy problem. *ak...	3 ~ 22100 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	3 ~ 61032 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC nar 03-24-2003 mr. when the consumer hit the brakes the vehicle veered to the left and the pedal would go...	3 ~ 20000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when the vehicle is parked and the engine is shut off the rear doors do not automatically unlock as they	3
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle speed control did not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. the consumer had to press the off...	3 ~ 44333 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2000 lincoln car i own the engine consume excess oil the dealer states a quart of oil used every...	3
SEAT BELTS drivers side seat belt buckle will not click into place any more....	2 ~ 175743 miles
SERVICE BRAKES 2000 lincoln town car. when pulling into a parking place the car kept going forward over the 4' retaining wall...	2 ~ 32629 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln town car. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle...	2 ~ 104000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT spark plug blow out. engine had only 84 000 miles(2000 4.6 lincoln town car) repaired at dealer ship in cordel	2
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage and burnt down the consumer home. the fire department indicated...	2 ~ 55000 miles
WHEELS consumer states tire blew out without warning. the problems was the wheels and irregular tire seal surface. they always loss	2 ~ 11829 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS airbag light keeps flashing vehicle taken to dealer 4 times wiring harness was replaced did not remedy problem. *ak...	2 ~ 10000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	2 ~ 39000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while traveling at 60 mph consumer turned on cruise control was getting ready to exit and put on brakes to...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT windows will not go up at times or go down at times. also radio will intermittently work and other electrical	2 ~ 12500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving 40-45 mph passenger's airbag deployed without prior warning. *slc...	2 ~ 36500 miles
SUSPENSION while driving vehicle severly pulls to left or the right this problem becomes more pronounced when vehicle is driven at	2 ~ 100000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY when the vehicle is parked and the engine is shut off the rear doors do not automatically unlock as they	2
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch goes on/off when stepping on the pedal all the way....	2
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the space used to push on the horn is too hard and also too small to apply quickly enough. dealer	2 ~ 12500 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT while traveling noticed traveling to left caused consumer to pull steering wheel to right. dealer has bee contacted couldn't duplicate	2
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT owners manual states all lincoln town cars contain front right and left side air bag however consumers vehicle is a	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL no indication or warning prior to incident. within 2 mi of driving battery light came on electrical issues began (radio/dome...	1 ~ 138000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING light contol module defective and causes lights to turn off when driving. this happens even when ignition is off exterior	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln town car. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle fuel was dripping...	1 ~ 210000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE 2000 lincoln town car. when pulling into a parking place the car kept going forward over the 4' retaining wall...	1 ~ 65000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i tried to accelerate to merge onto the freeway. it was dry but the trac active came on and my...	1 ~ 140851 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln town car. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 01v258000 (visibility:windshield...	1 ~ 20000 miles
VALVE > TIRES during a four month period i experienced 3 flat tires including 2 blowouts using dill tr-413 valve stems. tire failure...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2000 lincoln town car caught fire under the dashboard. consumer stated that they pulled into a parking lot. *kb ohio	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated while traveling 3 mph the front passenger side of the vehicle fell to the ground. the	1 ~ 153000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's gas tank was not protected properly. the contact observed a news report that...	1 ~ 85000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my wiper motor stopped functioning while driving in rain. when i took it to a lincoln dealership in n. palm...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT electrical problem. massive corrosion of pcm harness under junction box. *ak...	1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM known defect by ford concerning 2000 lincoln town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. this defects creates...	1 ~ 78000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2000 lincoln town car signature series...air conditioner has a musky wet odor coming from the interior vents. the odor is...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when it rains and i am stepping on the brakes while driving my wife's 2000 lincoln town car the car...	1 ~ 45000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the center seat belt could not be latched (buckled) closed. this renders the center seat belt useless and could leave	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ingition switch has to be turns on several times before the engine would start. dealer notified. please provide further details.	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer stated while driving the vehicle suddenly went dead. the vehicle would not go back or if placed in drive	1 ~ 55097 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the stereo system has been replaced and the new system has the same failure. the stereo button lights do not...	1 ~ 25000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while traveling on highway steering wheel column will wander into another lane. mechanic from dealership told consumer that steering box	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving through a puddle fan belt came loose. has not contacted a dealer yet.*ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brake pedal will fade out and not hold consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop took vehicle...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling at 60 mph consumer turned on cruise control was getting ready to exit and put on brakes to...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM windows will not go up at times or go down at times. also radio will intermittently work and other electrical	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING trunk light failed to go off when consumer placed clothes in trunk. consumer maintained that light could have been on...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING since july 26 2000 while driving vehicle and hitting any type of bump vibration comes up through the steering wheel....	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE brake pedal feels spongy and makes noise when applied brakes grab when applied and vehicle pulls to the right due...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS brake light switch goes on/off when stepping on the pedal all the way....	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have 7 vehicles with the same problem. also nurmurious other companies have same problem. why is there not a	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS location of the seat belt connection on the vehicle is out of alignment and causes discomfort on consumers hip when	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY brake pedal feels spongy and makes noise when applied brakes grab when applied and vehicle pulls to the right due...	1
RIM > WHEELS the chrome plate on the left front rim chipped causing the air in the tire to leak. dealer replaced the...	1 ~ 30000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS brake pedal feels spongy and makes noise when applied brakes grab when applied and vehicle pulls to the right due...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when engaged the turn signals clicked as if they were functioning but lights did not illuminate. the dealer diagnosed that	1 ~ 54000 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the dealership has refused to honor the recall for the windshield wiper motor 01 v 258 000. they indicated that	1 ~ 72000 miles

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...