2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
70
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
The 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR has received a total of 70 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (8 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (7 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, potentially affecting up to 1,767 vehicles.
Recall 15E082000 — STEERING
| 1,767 vehicles affected
Defect: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering...
Consequence: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
70 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
ON 01/12/2019 I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT DOWN A LEVEL COUNTRY ROAD WITH 1 PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO CALM DOWN AND FIGURE OUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED AND CLEAR ALL THE SMOKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE AIR BAG. MY FRIEND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SORE BUT NOT INJURED AND BOTH OUR EARS WERE RINGING. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN FIRED IN THE CAR. I CALL LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOT ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND DUE TO ITS AGE THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT IS ALL TORE APART.
TAKATA RECALL I'VE CHANGE THE BRAKE SWITCH ON MY CAR OVER FOUR TIMES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. MT CAR WILL NOT CHAGE GIER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARK.
TAKATA RECALL ? MY WIFE AND FRIEND DRIVING 30 MPH IN NO TRAFFIC, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT AND THE YELLOW BAG CAME OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000. UPDATED 12/30/14*LJ UPDATED 05/27/2015 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0567 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCKS BEING INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE KEYPAD AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOB - FUSE 2.30 OPENING INTERMITTENTLY.
17871 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT
16877 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT MOVES SLOWLY OR BINDS - GLASS STOPS 1/2 WAY DOWN. *TT
02136 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT
15612 — AIR BAGS
CONCERNS WITH AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290/ LAMP FAULT CODE 16. *TT
15453 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN TOWN CAR
- 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 395 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 194 complaints
- 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 203 complaints
- 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 147 complaints
- 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 207 complaints
- 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (current)
- 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 242 complaints
- 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 99 complaints
- 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 161 complaints
- 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 207 complaints
- 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 114 complaints
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- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints
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