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2003 Lincoln Town CAR Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
92,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,900 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.

“The spark plugs eject out of the engine and the car stalls while driving I have had to replace several of them and this continue to happen I dont think they go or are deap enough and it cost 80.00 per to replace”

NHTSA complaint #10978539, filed 2017-04, 75,000 miles

“My Lincoln has blown #3 spark plug-when I was traveling 70 MPH-twice within 18,000 miles between incidents-total repair cost-over $1600-total aggravation cost-priceless !! Each time the plug blows-the mechanic fixes it-and we are told-there is no permanent fix-and it will probably blow again. We have been stranded by this problem-in a little one-horse town-with no mechanic on duty for 2 days-so, you can add the hotel bill as well as the tow charge to that above stated amount. …”

NHTSA complaint #10593523, filed 2014-05, 138,529 miles

“My vehicle broke down and thus had it towed to a ford dealership to be fixed. The diagnosis was a cracked engine manifold that leaked coolant all over the top of the engine ruining the cylinders, spark plugs, ignition coils, oil, oil filter and fuse box. The dealership explained to me that because these manifolds are now plastic and no longer metal, they are prone to breaking. The total of the repairs came to over $2000. Upon some research, I discovered that I was not alone in this fiasco. There was a class action suit filed back in 2004-05 against ford motor company. …”

NHTSA complaint #10511585, filed 2013-05, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PCM) was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11502756, filed 2023-01, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in the driveway at his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was faulty. The mechanic also confirmed that the manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 85,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11419201, filed 2021-06, 85,800 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009240%
200815%
200722%
200621%
200576%
200411%
200363%
200212%
200153%
200022%
199943%
199821%
199752%
199521%
199421%
199111%
198822%
198417%

Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR

Suspension
81 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Wheels
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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