2005 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR, 7% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Just called ford motor company and they say that NHTSA, issues the recalls ,not ford motor company, why haven;t you issued one for this model car? You would think ford would be concerned about our safety, they don;t care and neither does NHTSA.....how many people , including children must die before you issue a safety recall notice? Thats why we need a change in our government, and very soon...”
NHTSA complaint #10896636, filed 2016-08, 62,000 miles“We have contacted ford motor company and they still refuse to do a recall on our 2005-Lincoln Town Car.,why is this not being fixed? We have spent $1200 dollars to locate the problem and have one seat belt replaced,and airbag inflator. After replacing one side, the other side now needs replacing,which there was not another part available. So now it's all disconnected,and all we have for safety is the seat belts,which ford said that would be safe enough. I find this unacceptable by this company and will never buy another ford product... …”
NHTSA complaint #10896617, filed 2016-08, 62,000 miles“After I start the vehicle and fasten the driver seat belt, the vehicle generates a series to 5 chime sounds and then pauses for a few seconds, then it repeats the 5 chime sounds. The set of 5 chime sounds are repeated a total of 5 times totaling 25 chime sounds. Additionally, the chime pattern sounds again exactly as before after the vehicle is in use for about 30 minutes, then the chime sequence repeats itself approximately every 30 minutes thereafter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650337, filed 2014-10, 74,045 miles“Our car has not been recalled by ford or NHTSA. Numerous requests over the last (2) years have not returned a response. Why is cars from the same year being considered and not ours? Is their safety more important than ours? Why are we being ignored by the establishment? This is outright discrimination..... We have spent $1200. For the passenger airbag inflator, only to find out we need the driver side inflator also for it to work. Where are the parts? Why hasn't foqrd made these parts available? They have neglected our safety..... …”
NHTSA complaint #10905605, filed 2016-09“Takata recall; again why is my car deleted from the list of cars with the same year? Is there safety more important than my family? Ford intentionally installed a cheaper version of airbag inflator, knowing there was a problem. When is this democratic government going to go after these companies who violate the law? My 2005 dodge truck also is under a recall for the same thing, but there are no parts available to fix it...we want action and now< quit telling us the consumer lies< like we ll get back to you in (2) business days.this is all b.s.....a8.”
NHTSA complaint #10907026, filed 2016-09Related recalls
- 05V518000Nov 9, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 2005, Ford Crown Victoria 2005, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10019374Jan 1, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0305, p0316, p0171, and/or p0174 after extended idle.
- 10016803Nov 14, 2005High effort to activate horn - vehicles built before 5/6/2005. *tt oasis.
- 10014697Mar 1, 2005High effort to activate horn.
- 10012937Feb 7, 2005Delayed reverse engagement.
- 10013321Jan 1, 2005Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
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 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
34 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology