2000 Lincoln Town CAR Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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 contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold assembly was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10503655, filed 2013-03, 70,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 40% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR
18 complaintsAir bags
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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