2005 Lincoln Town CAR Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR, 7% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Became hard to steer while driving. Like loss of power steering to it into be checked it is the intermediate steering. Almost lost control. I was told it was recalled for same reason. I checked it was recalled but says 0 unrepaired . But says some was not repaired correctly I have less than 95,000 miles on this vehicle. What can be done for this vehicle. This happened while driving down a road with out noticed”
NHTSA complaint #11242887, filed 2019-08, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn without warning. It became difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Consumer stated steering is very hard and stiff.”
NHTSA complaint #11156830, filed 2018-12, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel became stuck without any warning. The vehicle returned to normal function after the contact proceeded to drive. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics, who both informed the contact that the lower intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538571, filed 2013-09, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering); however, the dealer refused to perform the repairs. The contact mentioned that the technician explained that the recall repairs were performed six months prior at another dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the recall repairs could not be performed a second time. The contact stated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10663967, filed 2014-12Related recalls
- 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011
- 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011, Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10205037Apr 21, 2016Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
- 10183773Apr 21, 2016For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in…
- 10054924Sep 16, 2014Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column…
- 10054006Oct 2, 2013Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 67% |
| 2010 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 | 18 | 21% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 14 | 17% |
| 2003 | 16 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 15 | 10% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 11 | 5% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
34 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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