2003 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,940miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 4% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,940 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.
“Loss of am reception. Our local ford / Lincoln dealership tells me that there is a TSB on my vehicle. Tsb 03-23-07 published november 18/03. It is supposed to be a revised hidden antenna module with a built-in signal booster and different wiring hookup to the rear glass. The kit part number is 4w1z-19g323-aa. According to the service manager since it is a TSB and not a recalls...I have to pay for the part (approx. $170) and 2.9hrs of labor. Since it is a defect I think the repairs should be free.”
NHTSA complaint #11048771, filed 2017-11, 98,000 miles“While backing up, unknown to me, my parking aid system failed, I ran over a garbage recycle bin, damaging my rear bumper cover. If the system worked as advertised, this would not have happened. Thank god it wasn't a child!”
NHTSA complaint #10631224, filed 2014-09, 10,000 miles“Vehicle has wiring problem for brake lights,turn signals,bulbs & fuses blow it has occurred at least approx every nine months told problem is always bulb or fuse however they mainly always tamper with the wiring this problem has existed since 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10241620, filed 2008-09, 90,880 miles“The fuel gauge read the amount of fuel improperly. The dealer stated there was no solution for the problem. The engine light stayed on, the seat belt light flashed, (even when the seat belts were in use) towncar/cartier also the display did not work on the dash board.”
NHTSA complaint #10044468, filed 2003-12, 8,000 miles“When vehicle engine is running and turn signals are actuated, the digital dash, turn signals, and air conditioner cuts off. Additionally, steering effort increases substantially, ABS cycles off and back on when the power is restored. The duration may be momentary (less than 5 seconds) or last for a minute or longer. Frequency is 80+ percent of the time when the turn signals are engaged (left or right). I have had another ford vehicle which gave problems with this multi-function switch also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122533, filed 2005-05, 153,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013321Jan 1, 2005Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
- 10013381Nov 1, 2004Malfunction indicator lampand p0460 dtc in memory.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10011160Aug 9, 2004Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442.
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 2003 Lincoln Town CAR
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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