2000 Lincoln TOWN CAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
107 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
68,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 107 complaints (7.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 17.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 12.1% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 8.4% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
Electrical System: 8; Air Bags: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Steering: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 65 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2000: 12; 2001: 21; 2002: 12; 2003: 18; 2004: 6; 2005: 9; 2006: 4; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10012352 · 2003-03-20 (March 20, 2003)
NAR 03-24-2003 MR. WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN LOW. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIX, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE BRAKES FAILING WHEN THE CONSUMER NEEDED TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE REPAIR WERE MADE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM, HOWEVER ON 7/10/02 THE CONSUMER WIFE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND REAR ENDED A TRUCK AND TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022948 · 2003-06-12 (June 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10076187 · 2004-08-31 (August 31, 2004)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT UP THE GARAGE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE COMPONENT THAT CAUSED THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED BUT IT WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10076187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10076243 · 2004-06-15 (June 15, 2004)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND BURNT DOWN THE CONSUMER HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FRONT UNDERHOOD WIRING. THE FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10076243 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10578376 · 2014-04-08 (April 8, 2014)
2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE, THE CAR KEPT GOING FORWARD, OVER THE 4' RETAINING WALL, AND INTO AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 6' AWAY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED, AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. FORTUNATELY, THE BUILDING STOPPED THE CAR. PART OF THE DAMAGE HAPPENED WHEN THE TOW TRUCK PULLED THE CAR OUT OF THE BUILDING. DRIVER WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY HURT ON THE LOWER ARMS WHICH HIT AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578376 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11054848 · 2017-12-14 (December 14, 2017)
STEERING, WHEELS SHAFT
Owner-reported narrative. 258 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108363 · 2005-02-01 (February 1, 2005)
KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD CONCERNING 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH WIRING HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION WIRING. THIS DEFECTS CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITION OF HAZARD AND DANGER TO ASSIGNED OPERATOR OF VEHICLE. KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD MANUFACTURER IS DOCUMENTED BY SERVICE BY SERVICE ALERTS. FORD IS NEGLIGENT IN NOT HAVING A RECALL AS THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. CAR STALLS, SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON FREEWAY, FALSELY ACTIVIATING ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE IS ENDANGERING MY LIFE AND OTHERS. CONSUMER ARE PUTTING THEIR LIFE…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109322 · 2005-01-31 (January 31, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10109322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10294710 · 2009-12-07 (December 7, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE MAKING A TURN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHIFT GEAR INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161080 · 2006-06-29 (June 29, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK WAS NOT PROTECTED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A NEWS REPORT THAT STATED THAT THE GAS TANK OF THE SAME MODEL VEHICLES WOULD EXPLODE DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, AND THAT PROTECTIVE CASES WERE BEING INSTALLED ON POLICE VEHICLE OF THE SAME MODEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 03/26/06 TO INQUIRE ABOUT INSTALLING A PROTECTIVE CASE FOR THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAFETY REPAIR.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161080 at NHTSA ↗