2003 Lincoln Town CAR Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Takata recall as an 83 year old senior citizen, just recently widowed in may 2015, I was forced to purchase another Lincoln, because of the airbag in my 2003 Lincoln did not function at all doing a head on collision, hitting a concrete wall”
NHTSA complaint #10863679, filed 2016-05, 89,147 miles“In 2003 Lincoln Town Car when the airbag deployed it shot off the round silver Lincoln emblem which severely lacerated my nose. Thank god it did not take out an eye. I have noticed on the newer models that the emblem is now embedded in the material so it cannot fly off and cause injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10149516, filed 2006-02, 135,000 miles“I had a front end collision in my 2003 Lincoln Town Car and neither the drivers side nor passenger side air bags deployed. It was not until the car had stopped and I was getting out of the car that the drivers airbag deployed. The passenger side never inflated. The impact to my vehicle was so severe that the front end is completely gone and the hood was crumpled back to the windshield. The engine was pushed up against the firewall. Why did my airbags not inflate????!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10037406, filed 2003-09, 5,300 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Town Car .the contact stated that while driving the driver side srs air bag deployed without warrant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was notified, but because the warranty expired, no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10285224, filed 2009-09, 45,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 62 MPH, the side curtain airbag on the driver side deployed without warning. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted, but no repairs were made. Updated 03/22/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10151688, filed 2006-03, 60,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 12 | 14% |
| 2006 | 58 | 41% |
| 2005 | 22 | 18% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 31% |
| 2001 | 54 | 34% |
| 2000 | 17 | 16% |
| 1999 | 29 | 20% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 14 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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