MYRModel Year Report

2008 Lincoln Town CAR

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2008 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:26:56.557Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Town CAR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 50 complaints 1987: 32 complaints 1988: 99 complaints 1988 1989: 89 complaints 1990: 209 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 249 complaints 1992 1993: 176 complaints 1994: 155 complaints 1995: 165 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 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011
2008: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19822
19834
198415
198521
198650
198732
198899
198989
1990209
1991155
1992249
1993176
1994155
1995165
1996259
1997314
1998154
1999148
2000108
2001161
200265
2003201
200483
2005119
2006143
200784
200820
20095
201013
20116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CRASHED THROUGH A BARRIER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130812

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AT A SLOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101109

STEERING

3 of 20 total reports mention: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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THIS VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DURING THE LAST ELEVEN MONTHS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151123

POWER TRAIN

2 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE DRIVER PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. SHE EXTENDED HER LEGS OUT OF THE DOOR AND PREPARED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090529

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101201 — engine and engine cooling

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 O

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 O

Campaign 10V638000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131023 — 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.

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

Campaign 13V385000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141119 — steering

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.

Campaign 14V704000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V638000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V385000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V704000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1986 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1992 ◆ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Lincoln Town CAR reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lincoln Town CAR?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Lincoln Town CAR have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.