2002 Lincoln Town CAR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles.
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.
“Purchased new 2002 Lincoln towncar april 2002 from central florida Lincoln mercury in orlando florida. Car is garaged all the time and now has 3000 miles on it. The chassis and various steel support and steering parts have severe and I mean severe rust. The dealer says it is more than they have seen but there is no problem. I have never seen rust as bad as this and I have seen a lot of cars in my life time as a mechanic. The rust looks like the car was in road salt for many years even though the car has not and only 8 months old. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000406, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10018074May 8, 2007Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. A possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 12 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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