2000 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,150miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR, 17% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,150 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“No indication or warning prior to incident. Within 2 mi of driving, battery light came on, electrical issues began (radio/dome lights, etc), then smoke billowing from under hood. Immediately pulled over, turned off ignition, and entire front end was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11104464, filed 2018-06, 138,000 miles“The stereo system has been replaced and the new system has the same failure. The stereo button lights do not come on at night and the stereo itself does not stay on for the required 10 minutes after vehicle shut-off (until doors are opened). The automatic door locks no longer lock after car is in drive. The horn no longer honks when the auto-key lock is activated.”
NHTSA complaint #10043337, filed 2003-10, 25,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10076187, filed 2004-08, 55,000 miles“I've replaced brake wires on my 2000 Lincoln executive series 5-6 times out keeps burning out wire by brakes light switch. Tried relay kit brakes worked for one day but no brake lights again since I first bought this car I've in multiple occasions replaced this problem in the past 4-5 years no one seen to know what the main issue is”
NHTSA complaint #11565861, filed 2024-01“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108363, filed 2005-02, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 23% |
| 2008 | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 18 | 17% |
| 1999 | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 21 | 13% |
| 1994 | 20 | 13% |
| 1993 | 43 | 24% |
| 1992 | 73 | 29% |
| 1991 | 15 | 10% |
| 1990 | 63 | 30% |
| 1989 | 42 | 47% |
| 1988 | 39 | 39% |
| 1987 | 17 | 53% |
| 1986 | 29 | 58% |
| 1985 | 7 | 33% |
| 1984 | 9 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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