MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lincoln Town CAR

▲ Better than typical
2002 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:10:14.689Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
65
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 65 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2011: 6 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1998 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 65 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1986 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 90 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1990 1991: 157 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 178 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 166 complaints 1996: 259 complaints 1996 1997: 314 complaints 1998: 154 complaints 1998 1999: 148 complaints 2000: 108 complaints 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 65 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints

2002: 65 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19834
198415
198521
198650
198732
198899
198990
1990209
1991157
1992249
1993178
1994159
1995166
1996259
1997314
1998154
1999148
2000108
2001161
200265
2003201
200483
2005119
2006143
200784
200820
20095
201013
20116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

32% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Town CAR. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly became loose as the vehicle became uncontrollable without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-14

Also filed under Steering

While driving at 45 MPH the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The front air bags failed to deploy and as a result the passenger sustained a painful bruise over the left anterior rib cage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-24

In a frontal collison, none of the air bags deployed on impact. *ak the consumer states that Ford did send someone to check out the system, and they said that all the sensors were working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-22

Vehicle speed control

18% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH
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The spacing between the brake pedal and gas pedal is too close. Driver's foot gets caught between the pedals when changing from one pedal to the other.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-14

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

17% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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Takata recall I've change the brake switch on my car over four times and it went out again. Mt car will not chage gier when this happens. I would like to know if there has been a recall with this problem. This happens after the vehicle is park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09

Latches/locks/linkages

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Electrical system

5% · 3 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-08-22 Inadvertent side air bag deployment
  2. I
    2003-08-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-08-12 Inadvertent side air bag deployment
  3. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  4. R
    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15E082000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.