2003 Lincoln Town CAR Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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 at 55 MPH when the driver's side rear tire went flat on my 2003 lincolnn Town Car. This car is new - purchased only 44 days ago. The tire had a pinhole puncture- no nail was found and sidewall was damaged beyond repair. Highway was clear at time of incident- car sweved but did not have accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10032686, filed 2003-08, 3,250 miles“While driving at 35 MPH and going over a raised edge on the road right front tire blew out, and then the right rear tire blew out.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Michelin, epx radial. Size unknown/DOT# unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10048318, filed 2003-11“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car equipped with michelin energy lx4 tires, size p225/60/r17. The contact stated that the front driver's tire and both rear tires had dry rotted. The contact stated that the tires had been installed on the vehicle for two years. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the tires were not covered by warranty or recall for dry rotting. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10458895, filed 2012-05Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
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 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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