2005 Lincoln Town CAR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR, 7% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The drivers inside door handle became unsecured from door panel. Unable to open door from inside vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealer this morning and was informed the part is not available. There were no options given, except that the part would have to come from a salvage yard. I expressed my concern over the safety of this vehicle, should a collision or fire occur, the occupant would not be able to get out. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, and he is going to secure the handle tomorrow, so I can open the door from the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10658563, filed 2014-11, 118,735 miles“On the 2005 Lincoln Town Car the brake and gas peddle are to close. When you step on the brake it is very easy to put your foot on the gas peddle at the same time. This could result in a very dangerous situation. This has been an ongoing problem from the day I purchased this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10249484, filed 2008-11, 12 miles“When opening trunk it would slam shut. The vehicle is equipped with an automatic trunk closer. When the trunk was opened fully it would suddenly slam very rapidly and with great force. The consumer's wife finger sustained minor injury from the trunk lid motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. They indicated that the problem was caused by the torque rod in the closure assembly becoming dislodged. The consumer feels that the bracket for the rod should be redesigned.”
NHTSA complaint #10140975, filed 2005-10, 1,016 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle through the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10670610, filed 2015-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that water entered through both sides of the vehicle under both floormats. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10821705, filed 2016-01, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10018074May 8, 2007Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. A possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of…
- 10014310Dec 31, 2004Weld bonding procedure.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 12 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
34 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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