IllustrationI WAS PARKING AT APPLEBEES WHEN THE CAR BOLTED AND SLAMMED IN THE WALL. I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK BUT WENT IN REVERSE ALSO AT HGH SPEED. FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND GO TO PARK. I'M CONCERNED. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE ACCELEATOR. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK MY CAR OUT.
2005 Lincoln Town Car
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 86.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
200–25K
1725–50K
2150–75K
2175–100K
11100–150K
7150K+
97 reports with mileage · 22 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
4 reportsTHE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FORD/LINCOLN DEALER REPORTS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER IS FAULTY. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY, THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. ......UPDATED 11/18/15 *BF
FOR NO REASON, THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. YOU HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN IT WITH THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. *TR
2005 LINCOLN TONW CAR ACCELERATOR STICKS, WITH CRUISE CONTROL NOT ENGAGED. IT WILL ACCELERATE WHILE BRAKING, AT A STOP, IN REVERSE, AND ALMOST ANYTIME AT ANYTIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, FIRST TIME THEY BILLED ME TO CLEAN THINGS OUT. THIS DIDN'T WORK SO THEY SAID THEY WOULD DRIVE IT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS. LESS THAN 1/8TH …
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2005 LINCOLN TONW CAR ACCELERATOR STICKS, WITH CRUISE CONTROL NOT ENGAGED. IT WILL ACCELERATE WHILE BRAKING, AT A STOP, IN REVERSE, AND ALMOST ANYTIME AT ANYTIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, FIRST TIME THEY BILLED ME TO CLEAN THINGS OUT. THIS DIDN'T WORK SO THEY SAID THEY WOULD DRIVE IT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS. LESS THAN 1/8TH TANK OF GAS AND A WEEK LATER THEY FOUND NOTHING. GAVE IT BACK WITH A COMPUTOR IN IT AND A BUTTON TO PUSH WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN. 3 DAYS LATER I HAD 4 EXAMPLES PUSHED ON THERE COMPUTOR. NOW THEY SAID THEY CAN'T RETRIVE THE INFORMATION.
Official recalls
314V704000 · Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft
Nov 5, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
13V385000 · Steering
Aug 29, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
05V518000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
Nov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.