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2003 Lincoln Town Car Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Suspension
79
Powertrain
22
Speed Control
17
Steering
15
Engine
10
Airbags
9
Structure
8
Brakes
8
Other
7
Electrical
6
Tires
6
Lights
5
Latches & Locks
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 9, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in...
Jan 1, 2017ENGINETHE SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVER...
May 6, 2014ENGINEMY LINCOLN HAS BLOWN #3 SPARK PLUG-WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH-TWICE WITHIN 18,000 MILES BETWEEN INC...
Jul 31, 2012ENGINEMY VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND THUS HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A CR...
May 3, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO SOUTH DAKOTA AND STARTED UP THE FIRST FOOTHILL OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS ...
Mar 16, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREMOLD OR MUSTY SMELL COMING FROM ALL VENTS WHEN A/C, HEAT OR FAN IS USED. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS ...
Oct 31, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE FRON...
Aug 14, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILR SITTING BEHIND ANOYJER VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE...
Jun 7, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING 30-60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINE WAS UNDER LOAD. AS A R...
Dec 30, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGINTERMITTENT VIBRATION/NOISE/RUMBLE, MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS - 0 TO 40 MPH FROM EITHER ENGINE COMPARTME...

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