2007 Lincoln Town Car Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Lincoln Town Car has 84 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 83, and ranks 2nd-worst of 7 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine problems dominate at 40% of complaints, with 3 recall campaigns covering steering and suspension issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 Town Car years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 84
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 19
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2007 Lincoln Town Car problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine34 (40%)
- Steering18 (21%)
- Brakes13 (15%)
- Airbags12 (14%)
- Structure & Body11 (13%)
- Other5 (6%)
- Electrical System4 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or the vehicle lunging forward when shifting into drive or trying to accelerate at low speed.
- Some describe the engine compartment catching fire, in one case while the vehicle was being towed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal and side-impact crashes, including a high-mileage T-bone collision.
- Owners report the steering wheel fracturing or spinning freely while backing out of a driveway, causing loss of control.
- Brake pedal reportedly became unresponsive during a turn, leading to a spin and collision with a fire hydrant.
- Cruise control reportedly failed to disengage, contributing to loss of vehicle control.
2007 Lincoln Town Car recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Steering36,888 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Steering355,000 vehicles
Steering
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 07V270000Jun 26, 2007Suspension, Wheels & Tires8,800 vehicles
Suspension:front:hub
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Risk: If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2007 Lincoln Town Car fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Town Car years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Town Car has a complaint index of 83, the second-highest among the 7 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Town Car years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Town Car?
- Engine issues make up 40% of complaints (34 of 84), followed by steering at 21% and brakes at 15%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Town Car, covering steering intermediate shaft issues and a front wheel bearing/hub assembly defect.
- What year Lincoln Town Car should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2005 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2007 at 83; both carry Avoid verdicts among the 7 years tracked.
- How many complaints does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have?
- NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2007 Town Car, including 19 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.