MYRModel Year Report

2009 Lincoln Town CAR

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2009 Lincoln Town CAR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:51.946Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 2004 2005: 119 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 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 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 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 2007: 84 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 13 complaints 2011: 6 complaints

2009: 5 complaints

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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

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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Takata recall. The car accelerates on its own when hitting the brakes., while in motion. ( Periodically.)

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-06

Also filed under Engine

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Town CAR. While the contact was driving 45 MPH the brake pedal was engaged, followed by an unintended acceleration and the speed increased to approximately 70 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-12

Engine

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine.

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As I was approaching my left turn into the community I live in and driving about 45 MPH, I stepped onto the brake and the car engine started accelerating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-18

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Town CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-04

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Town CAR. When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the air bag deactivation light will come on even when the appropriate weight is occupying the seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-24

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-12-01Engine and engine cooling10V638000 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…

    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…

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    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.

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  3. 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

2009 Lincoln Town CAR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V638000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 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.