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2003 Lincoln Town Car Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has 15 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 20, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESThe rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same probl...
May 3, 2022STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLRear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light cam...
Sep 1, 2018STEERINGWHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN MOTION, STEERING IS STIFF. POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL IS PROPER AT APPROPRIAT...
Jan 27, 2018STEERING13S08 CAMPAIGN FOR LOWER/UPPER STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT COVERS 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQ...
Jun 21, 2016STEERING47,000 MILES ON 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT AND 'BINDS' INTERMITTENTLY...
Dec 21, 2015STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY...
Jul 17, 2015STEERINGWE HAVE A FLEET OF LINCOLN TOWN CARS USED IN A GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. THE DRIVER REPORTED TH...
Mar 30, 2015STEERINGTHIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME "HARD STEERING" ISSUES AS OUR OTHER TOWN CARS. THE NEWER ONES WERE RECALL...
Jun 14, 2014STEERINGCONSIDER INCLUDING TOWN CARS IN THE LATEST FORD CROWN VIC, MERC GRAN MARQUIS, MARAUDER 500K CAR STEE...
Jul 17, 2013STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED...
Oct 22, 2012STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME...
Feb 10, 2012STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WHEN THE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED THE DEALERSHIP SAID T...
Dec 5, 2010STEERINGLOWER STEERING SHAFT IS BINDING AT 25,000 MILES I FIND THIS TO BE A DEFECT FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED ...
Jun 23, 2009STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE METAL PIECE THAT SECURES THE STEERING COLUMN CAME ...
Jul 12, 2008STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER V...

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