2005 Lincoln Town CAR Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The vehicle has michelin energy lx4 tires, size p225/60r17. The contact stated that the exterior sidewall of the tire began deteriorating. All four tires were replaced. Several weeks later, she noticed that the exterior sidewall began deteriorating again on all four tires. The manufacturer would only assume partial financial responsibility for the first set of tires that were replaced. The contact still has possession of the tires. The failure mileage was 1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10242669, filed 2008-09, 1,500 miles“My mother n law has had to replace (6) six michelin 225/60r/17 98t (lxr?) tires in the last eight months at great cost even though she has purchased a road hazard additional warranty. The original tires were not even out of warranty. 1 tire is understandable, 2 is questionable and 6 is a problem. She bought full set of michelin 225/60r/17 98t energy lx4 white walls on oct.06,2009. 1 had flat on jan 12,2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340230, filed 2010-06Tires: 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 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
34 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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