2010 Lincoln Town Car Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Lincoln Town Car ranks Best among Town Car years, with a complaint index of 17 and just 13 complaints across 7 model years of data. Its top issue is Steering (38% of complaints), tied to three recalls, but overall reported problems are low.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #6 of 7 Town Car years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Lincoln Town Car problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering5 (38%)
- Electrical System3 (23%)
- Structure & Body3 (23%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Engine1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
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 the power steering pump failing or losing assist suddenly while driving, sometimes with about 39,000 miles on the odometer.
- Some describe the steering linkage or intermediate shaft fracturing during turns, at mileage as high as 140,000.
- Electrical faults are reported, including a fuel gauge that repeatedly shows empty right after fueling and wiper motors that smoke and burn out.
- One owner reported the driver's seat wiring shorting out after a spill, causing the seat to move on its own at highway speed.
- A fuel pump/sending unit was reported leaking fuel through its wiring at very high mileage, around 319,061 miles.
- One owner found no tether anchor installed in the driver-side rear seating position, calling out a federal safety standard violation.
2010 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 10V638000Dec 9, 2010Engine161 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. The fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. In a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272.
2010 Lincoln Town Car fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- 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.
2010 compared with other Town Car years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
- Among Town Car model years, the 2010 has a complaint index of 17, the lowest of any year in the data, and carries a Best verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Lincoln Town Car?
- Steering is the top problem area, making up 38% of complaints, including reports of steering linkage or shaft failures.
- Does the 2010 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2010 Town Car: two steering recalls (campaigns 14V704000 and 13V385000) and one engine/fuel rail shield recall for limousine builds (10V638000).
- How does the 2010 Town Car compare to other years?
- The 2010 ranks 6th worst (meaning near the best) out of the years tracked, with only 13 complaints versus as many as 143 in 2006 and a complaint index of 100 in 2005.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Lincoln Town Car?
- EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.