2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
99
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
The 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR has received a total of 99 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (16 complaints), Steering (14 complaints), and Electrical System (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
99 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
My car has the same lcm control module issues as cars from the same years ad models, but when I enter my VIN it is not showing. +4 PO#3 1998-2000 Lincoln Town Car Lighting Control Module YW1T ... Yes, a recall exists for a 2003-2005 model year Ford/Lincoln Town Car lighting control module (LCM) failure that can cause a loss of headlights. The recall, #15S39, involves dealers installing a bypass module kit to fix the problem for free. The issue stems from a cracked solder joint inside the LCM that can lead to intermittent or complete headlight failure, increasing crash risk at night. The lcm is under the dash near the pedals. It causes loud vibrating noise for a long time and causes a parasitic drain to my battery almost daily especially when it's cool outside. The relay under the hood vibrates as well
My car has the same lcm control module issues as cars from the same years ad models, but when I enter my VIN it is not showing. +4 PO#3 1998-2000 Lincoln Town Car Lighting Control Module YW1T ... Yes, a recall exists for a 2003-2005 model year Ford/Lincoln Town Car lighting control module (LCM) failure that can cause a loss of headlights. The recall, #15S39, involves dealers installing a bypass module kit to fix the problem for free. The issue stems from a cracked solder joint inside the LCM that can lead to intermittent or complete headlight failure, increasing crash risk at night. The lcm is under the dash near the pedals. It causes loud vibrating noise for a long time and causes a parasitic drain to my battery almost daily especially when it's cool outside. The relay under the hood vibrates as well
Bought a 2004 Linc Tow as a gift to my grandson. Drove it a couple of times and had no issues. After it had sat for about 2-3 weeks, I drove it to town to let it run after sitting. On my way home I was turning on to the road for home and the steering suddenly caught, I was in the middle of a turn and pulled steering wheel to straighten the car when it released. I almost hit the car next to me. I have an appointment on October 14th to have it checked out. I understand that this is a problem that has occurred often in other years and was fixed, so why not the 2004. This car only has 92,500 miles on it. I can't risk my grandson getting into an accident.
The steering is binding really bad. Noticed it yesterday while taking hubby to docs. Much worse today. Unable to pull into parking spaces, did not dare to try to pull up to pumps. Cornering was a challenge in either direction. We do not have any Ford garages in this area. Think this is a major issue that may go with Lincolns. had 2 other ones with similar issues. It is not too bad if rolling along, but almost impossible when going slow.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE DURING RAIN SHOWERS AND WATER ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE REAR PASSENGER FOOT AREA 1ST AND OVERFLOWED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER'S FOOT AREA.
Safety Rating for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17745 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
0421 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT
13 — STEERING
STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG LOCK RING TORQUE. ALSO INCLUDING THE 2004 MERCURY MARAUDER. *MR
04143 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT POINTS. *TT
03L16 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L16. INCORRECT VECI AND SMOG INDEX LABELS ON LONG WHEEL BASE EXECUTIVE L PACKAGE VEHICLES. *TT
17321 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT OF THE PARK AID MODULE - PAR ORDERING. *TT
17027 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
FALSE PERIMETER ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN TOWN CAR
- 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 203 complaints
- 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 147 complaints
- 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 207 complaints
- 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 70 complaints
- 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 242 complaints
- 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (current)
- 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 161 complaints
- 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 207 complaints
- 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 114 complaints
- 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 31 complaints
- 2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 6 complaints
Other LINCOLN Models
- LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2,542 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKZ — 1,957 total complaints
- LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 1,711 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKX — 1,702 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKC — 644 total complaints