Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 Lincoln Town Car has 9 recalls, 133 complaints.
9
Recalls
133
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15E082000
STEERING
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, ...
00V200000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE ...
00V157002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JAN...
00V157001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THR...
00V364000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MEDIUM GRAPHITE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASS...
00V368000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MIDNIGHT BLACK OR MEDIUM PARCHMENT SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON JULY 31, 2000, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQ...
00V228001
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE...
00V356000
TIRES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO...
01V258000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2000 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Inner and outer tie rod ends, tie rod end adjusting sleeve, and sway bar link replaced after inner t... |
| Jul 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I've replaced brake wires on my 2000 Lincoln executive series 5-6 times out keeps burning out wire b... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS | THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK YOU IN... |
| Jun 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | NO INDICATION OR WARNING PRIOR TO INCIDENT. WITHIN 2 MI OF DRIVING, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, ELECTRIC... |
| Dec 8, 2017 | STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING, WHEELS SHAFT |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LIGHT CONTOL MODULE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES LIGHTS TO TURN OFF WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN IG... |
| Jul 15, 2016 | STEERING | I WASN'T AWARE UNTIL RECENT THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 28, 2015. I FIND T... |
| Jan 31, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, F... |
| Jun 4, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT CLICK INTO PLACE ANY MORE. |
| Aug 26, 2014 | AIR BAGS | THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT. I... |
| Jun 26, 2014 | AIR BAGS | 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT... |
| Apr 24, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BOB UTTER FORD AUTO DEALERSHIP IN SHERMAN, TX TRIED TO SELL US A CAR THAT THE ODOMETER READING DIDN'... |
| Jul 9, 2013 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE CAR KEPT GOING FORWARD, OVER THE 4' R... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45... |
| Mar 27, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM... |
| Dec 8, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS PLASTIC AND HAS CRACKED, LEAKING FLUID ALL OVER. CAUGHT IT BEFORE ENGINE OVE... |
| Jul 17, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER OF A 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE V... |
| Jan 17, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | A PUDDLE APPEARED UNDER PASS.SIDE OF VEHICLE,TOOK IT TO DEALER ,THEY FOUND THE PLASTIC INTAKE HAD CR... |
| Jan 12, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I RECENTLY WENT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 2000 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WAS LE... |
| Aug 25, 2010 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | I TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY. IT WAS DRY, BUT THE TRAC ACTIVE CAME ON AND MY 200... |