2003 Lincoln Town CAR Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 2% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,450 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.
“Air conditioner began blowing warm (outside air) at highway speeds. When slowing down and driving on access roads or 55mph the AC worked just fine. Ailed twice more under same circumstances. Lincoln svc center diangosed as possible compressor failure and ordered new compressor and new dryer for installation. Do not know if old parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10081265, filed 2004-07, 30,450 miles“2003 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer writes in regards to a toxic mold problem the consumer was informed the vehicle was notorious for body leaks. The consumer stated when he went to vacuum the right rear floor board, he noticed it was soaked. The dealer pulled up the carpet and discovered the leak was coming from the A/C unit. The dealer informed the consumer, it would cost $1200 to pull the dash to rectify the problem. Ford was willing to reduce the price by half.”
NHTSA complaint #10437012, filed 2011-11“2003 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer writes regarding mold spores in Lincoln vehicles the consumer stated while unloading the vehicle, the right rear floor board had standing dirty water. Then consumer then noticed the carpet was wet. The consumer believed the problem was the AC unit. The dealer cleaned the AC drain and said a gallon of water came out of the floor pan. The consumer returned to the dealer, and they found the front floor pad was soaked and water was running from the AC under the pad and pooling in the right rear floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372787, filed 2010-12“Various problems with 2003 Lincoln towncar. The radio had alot of static in it. The consumer has been having a difficult time getting the vehicle serviced. The dealer indicated that Lincoln sent them the wrong specification or were late in sending the specifications.”
NHTSA complaint #10042604, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10012964Feb 1, 2005Am fm and cellular phone reception interference .
- 10013061Oct 14, 2002Radio poor am reception.
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013078Oct 1, 2002High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor.
- 10013068Oct 1, 2002Poor a/c cooling performance while traveling between 55 and 70 mph.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 cooling
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTires
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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