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Lincoln Town Car 2003

The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has a 4.6 L engine. It gets 18 MPG combined (16 city, 23 highway), per the EPA. 1 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Specs

Engine
4,600 cc
8
Cylinders8
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainRear-wheel (RWD)
Dimensions (L × W × H)5,470 × 1,990 × 1,500 mm (215.4 × 78.3 × 59.1 in)
Wheelbase2,990 mm (117.7 in)
Curb weight1,836 kg (4,048 lb)
Body styleLarge Cars

Dimensions and weight: median of the 3 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2003 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
16 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Emissions
307 g/km
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Recalls

1 campaign🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
SUSPENSION:REAR 04V328000 · 2004-07-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SUSPENSION 2024-04-29 · NHTSA

[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2023-01-20 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PCM) was faulty and n…

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS 2022-07-24 · NHTSA

I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.

SUSPENSION 2022-06-28 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his destination safely. The vehicle was towed to the contac…

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES 2022-06-01 · NHTSA

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

POWER TRAIN 2022-05-22 · NHTSA

Been trying for about a year to get this safety recall called 4 local ford dealer ships first one said my cars to old they won’t fix the safety recall other don’t give call back I can hear like vibrating in the back where this recall would fix it hopfully it don’t break on me

STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2022-05-07 · NHTSA

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just pulled over and cal…

SUSPENSION 2021-12-16 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V328000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The l…

ENGINE 2021-06-01 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in the driveway at his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was faulty. The mechanic also confirmed that the manifold was leaking an…

POWER TRAIN 2021-04-16 · NHTSA

THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AND IS ALREADY BAD AGAIN. THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR OF CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE BEARING ISSUES THAT THIS CAR HAS, AND THIS CAR WAS PRODUCED IN THE EXACT PLANT THAT THE RECALL INVOLVES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL MANUFACTURE DATE ENDS ON DECEMB…

SUSPENSION 2019-12-19 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE AXLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE…

SUSPENSION 2019-07-01 · NHTSA

RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT. MILEAGE OF CAR IS 92,643. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS YEAR OF CAR MANUFACTURED FROM THE SAME PLANT, WIXOM, MI, BUT THE PRODUCTION LINE OF RECALL ENDED IN DECEMBER 2002. THIS CAR ROLLED OFF IN FEBRUARY2003. HOWEVER, IT WAS EXACTLY AS THE RECALL STATED AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT THE BAD P…

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2003 Lincoln Town Car have?
The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has a 4.6 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
It gets 18 MPG combined (16 city, 23 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2003 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?
1 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Suspension (2004-07-07).
What are the common problems of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Suspension.

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