2003 Lincoln Town Car recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car; the most frequently affected component is suspension — rear. Owners filed 201 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints201

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — RearCampaign 04V328000 · 07 Jul 2004

Problem: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Risk: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension14 · 35%

Power train9 · 22%

Steering7 · 18%

Wheels4 · 10%

Engine4 · 10%

Air bags2 · 5%

Electrical system2 · 5%

Service brakes2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20157

20169

20176

20184

20194

20213

20225

20231

20241

From owner complaints

I recently had open heart surgery and need to get the passenger side air bag disabled. My lincoln dealer will disable the air bag but they need some statement from your agency to allow the to complete the disable. My name: (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information…
Air bags · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the lower steering shaft detached causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact was able to avoid a crash however, a police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously…
Steering · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the rear passenger side axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bearings seized, which caused the axle to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The…
Suspension · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V328000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The…
Suspension · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2003 Lincoln lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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