MYRModel Year Report

2006 Lincoln Town CAR

● Typical for this model
2006 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:50.161Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
143
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

41% 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 2000 2001: 161 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 143 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 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 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 143 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 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 83 complaints 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 143 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints

2006: 143 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

41% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town CAR. While driving approximately 15-20 MPH on an icy road, the vehicle began sliding sideways. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked trailer on the shoulder of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-21

Airbag light started flashing and stays on during driving was told it is code 33 and airbag is not activated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29

Seat belts

24% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing rear/other and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

18% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town CAR. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while turning left, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-18

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town CAR signature. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, he attempted to apply the brakes and his foot accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal as well. The vehicle lunged forward as a result.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-18

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormally loud sound. The contact stated upon shifting into drive(D), the vehicle accelerated unintendedly down the steep driveway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20

Service brakes

15% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

9% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing pinion shaft and tie rod assembly.

CRASH
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I was driving to work on a city street and suddenly I lost control and ran into a pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-12

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln towncar. While driving at speeds of 20 MPH, the passenger side front tire rod failed. The contact loss control of the vehicle causing a crash. The police were called to the scene. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-09

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-10-23Steering13V385000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2014-11-19Steering14V704000 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...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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