2003 Lincoln Town CAR Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,175miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 4% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,175 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.
“I was driving from florida to south dakota and started up the first foothill of the ozark mountains about 35 miles west of jonesboro, arkansas on us 63. The cruise control had just started to increase the engine rpms when I heard a bang followed by what I thought was a belt or something thumping on the inside of the hood. Fortunately there was the 2nd entrance to a rest stop on us 63 immediately to my left and I pulled into the parking lot. Us 63 is a 2 lane highway with an occasional passing lane on some hills. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400802, filed 2011-05, 104,400 miles“Whilr sitting behind anoyjer vehicle in a parking lot with foot on brake engine began to accelerate and car to move forward. As engine increased in acceleration I put transmission in neutral, engine then went to redleine RPM. I turned off the engine and waited a moment and restarted car which then performend normally. I have had vehicle in dealership for action on problem, but because they were unable to duplicate problem they were unable to resolve same.”
NHTSA complaint #10090776, filed 2004-09, 10,684 miles“While driving 30-60 MPH the vehicle would surge continuously when the engine was under load. As a result the vehicle did not ride smoothly. Dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. The dealer changer the erg valve, fuel pump, fuel sensors, spark plugs and coil but the problem still occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10081465, filed 2004-08, 4,000 miles“Dt: 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The consumer stated the vehicle was leaking gear oil on the rear axle. The consumer noticed it when the oil formed on the ground of his garage. The dealership did a diagnostic, and found a recall. However, this vehicle was not part of the recall due to VIN. The dealership replaced part 3w1z-aa10a-aa, the complete kit, two rear axles, two bearings, two seals, and the oil. This was the kit the recall called for. The problem did not cause any accidents of injuries. The consumer did call Lincoln, but they also said there was nothing they could do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138400, filed 2005-10, 95,490 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact had to replace the spark plugs in the front coil springs on two different occasions. The first repair was performed under warranty in 2004 at 26,000 miles. A different front coil spring had to be replaced on october 31, 2007. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and could not be repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front: control arm:lower ball joint). The current mileage was 45,350 and failure mileage was 29,750. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211911, filed 2007-12, 45,350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes…
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10012947Feb 21, 2005Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm).
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 9% |
| 1998 | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 | 87 | 28% |
| 1996 | 90 | 35% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 15% |
| 1993 | 17 | 10% |
| 1992 | 48 | 19% |
| 1991 | 19 | 12% |
| 1990 | 31 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
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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