MYRModel Year Report

2007 Lincoln Town CAR

▲ Better than typical
2007 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:25.017Z

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
84
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

38% 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 2007: 84 complaints 2007 84 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 2007: 84 complaints 2007 84 2008: 20 complaints 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 2007: 84 complaints 2007 84 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints

2007: 84 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.

Vehicle speed control

38% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-18

Tl* - the contacted called regarding the 2007 Lincoln continental. The driver was attempting to stop the vehicle when it accelerated forward , striking the vehicle in front of them. There was damage to the front bumper of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-27

Steering

21% · 18 reports
CRASH
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The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-07

Service brakes

15% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Unintended/Unexpected acceleration, even while brake pedal is pressed. Happens intermittently. Most scary time for me happened in Publix parking lot at crosswalk for pedestrians. I thought I was going to hit the pedestrians.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-24

Air bags

14% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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I was recently in a car accident in baltimore, md. And when I got hit my air bags didn't deploy even though my car took a huge hit to the front drivers side. I would like to find out why this didn't happen.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-26

Driver side air bag deployed when running over a truck tire retread, no damage was done to front or side of car. Rear bumber was damaged when piece exited rear of car. 2003 Lincoln Town CAR manufactured June of 2002.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-14

Structure

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASH
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I put my foot on the brakes, put it in reverse, and it just took off, across the street, where I ran into 2 buildings.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-15

I was stopped and entering a turn. There was no ice on the pavement. As I turned left the car accelerated and the brakes became unresponsive. The car spun and hit a fire hydrant.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-21

Also filed under Engine

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-06-22Suspension07V270000 On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  3. 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 →

  4. 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

2007 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V270000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR have?
3 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.