2007 Lincoln Town Car: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 84 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (30% of complaints); the 2008 and 2009 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V704000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2023
“The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving in a parking lot, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed without warning. Upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering started to operate as needed; however, the failure soon returned. Despite the failure, her mother-in-law managed to drive the vehicle home. The dealer was notified of the failure and found no record of any recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V704000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2023
“When applying the brake to slow down on an exit ramp, the car unexpectedly accelerated despite the brake pedal being pressed hard. The driver was able to avoid a collision with a stopped vehicle in front by shifting the gear into neutral. The engine revved up for a couple a seconds, but returned to a normal rate of revolution with the gear still in neutral and the car practically stopped.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2022
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“My 07 Lincoln only has around 80,000 miles on it and has water leaks causing water to pool in the floor boards thereby causing the potential for rust, electrical issues and the hazards that could result therefrom. A quick online search will reveal to you that these leaks are incredibly common and very well known among Lincoln owners and dealers alike (very, very common problem due to manufacturer defects) but Ford refuses to do anything about it. Given how widespread this problem is it seems that the right thing to do would be for Ford to issue a recall and repair these things. Problem appears to affect 99'-11 models. Thank You”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. The contact stated while attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v704000 (steering). The contact was informed that the previous owner had the recall repair completed in 2015. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2021
“I lost complete control of steering of my lincoln while driving ( no steering whatsoever) and fortunately the direction of the car was heading toward the shoulder of the turnpike. And I got off the road onto shoulder. Scary!! This car was recalled twice for the steering shaft and was to have been repaired. Or was it!?? This could have been a major accident, with loss of steering!! Ford needs to stand behind this incident and cover the cost of repairs!! How many others with lincoln towncars have crashed with loss of steering and never lived to tell their story!!”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2020
“Air bag will not deploy and seat belt sensor will not function. Seat belt will not lock at times. This happens while in motion or stationary.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward, accelerated, and almost crashed into another vehicle. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to diffee ford lincoln (1681 I-40, el reno, ok), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. When the dealer attempted to place a new tire on the vehicle, they noticed that the wheel was loose. The lug nuts were loose and the tire came off. The vehicle was taken to academy ford (13401 baltimore ave, laurel, md 20707, (800) 658-7794) to be repaired; however, the lug nuts became loose after the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the driver was driving about 20 mph, then the driver attempted to make a turn when the steering wheel detached which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle did not crash into anything however the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the lower bearing detached from the steering column. The contact mentioned that there was a recall regarding the steering failure however it did not include the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 370,000.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 19 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
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. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
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.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
NHTSA has 84 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Lincoln Town Car problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 60,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.