2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I WAS DRIVING THE LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHEN I BEGAN TO SMELL WHAT APPEARED TO BE GAS OR SOME FLUID COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED THE CAR AND PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND INSPECTED THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAK BUT A STRONG ODOR OF GAS OR SOME FLUID. I THEN STARTED THE CAR AND PUT INTO REVERSE AND WITH MY FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE BACKING UP IN REVERSE THERE WAS A LOUD POP IN THE ENGINE AND THE CAR SHUT OFF FOLLOWED BY SMOKE AND THEN FIRE. THE CAR THEN SET ON FIRE AND BURNED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE FIGHTERS ARRIVED TO PUT THE CAR OUT. IT WAS TOTALED. *TR
MY FAMILY AND I OWN 4 LINCOLN TOWN CARS. YEARS OF THEM ARE 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008 AND EVERYTIME IT RAINS A LOT OF WATER GETS INTO TO FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. I'M GUESSING THE FRAME ISN'T WELDING CORRECTLY OR ALL THE WAY. ALSO MY FRIEND SAID HE'S 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ACCUMULATES WATER TOO WHEN IT RAINS A LOT. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS ISSUE TO SEE WHAT THE REAL PROBLEM IS, WHICH THE WATER MIGHT CAUSE ELECTRICAL ISSUE OR OTHER SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE FRAME ISN'T WELDED CORRECTLY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE DID NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE DOOR WHEN LOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A CURVE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED. THE SPRING ON THE HANDLE WAS FAULTY AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILUR DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Other 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Problem Areas
Air Bags
24 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint