2006 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,254miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,254 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.
“On the previous day I had replaced the left side low beam headlight bulb twice which did not fix the problem. Thought it would be a simple fix for a burnt out bulb. Turns out the origional bulb was not bad at all. Took car to dealer for diagnostic check. Problem turned out to be a lighting module ($659.25 part) not repairable, that had to be programed ($239.63 fee) by dealer before being reinstalled. This module also affected my brake lights which I was told were not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469449, filed 2012-08, 102,909 miles“The passive restraint indicator light (shows an airbag and seatbelt), also called seatbelt retractor, came on and remained on with an audible alarm (5 beeps, 5 times) repeating every 30 minutes. The problem diagnosis was for the right front seat belt pretensioner (passenger side). A Lincoln dealer service employee said the airbag will not work with this problem. At another Lincoln dealership I was told many 2006 towncars had the same problem, but on the driver? Side, mine is on the passenger. The problem started around 114,000 miles, my car is now about 117,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458479, filed 2012-05, 114,000 miles“Air bag light stays on at all time and beeps. Dash board and head light come on and go off at times on their own. Oil change light remains on at all times even when there is not a need for oil to be changed.”
NHTSA complaint #10615187, filed 2014-07, 59,600 miles“This was a continuous complaining that the intrument panel illumination during the daylightwas not bright enough. This got worse when a highway such as in arizona or californiawas designated a safety section and reqiuired that the headlights must be on. Then the panel was impossible to see. Thiswas dangerous as it took attention away from the road many times. The dealer stated that was the way itwas built, but cannot Lincoln come up with a retrofit fix? Their engineers should take a ride in a late model honda accord to see what the panel should look like in the daylight.”
NHTSA complaint #10186107, filed 2007-03, 10 miles“The passive restraint indicator light (shows an airbag and seatbelt), also called seatbelt retractor, came on and remained on with an audible alarm (5 beeps, 5 times) repeating every 30 minutes. The problem diagnosis was for the left front seat belt pretensioner ( driver's side). A Lincoln dealer service employee said the airbag will not work with this problem. At another Lincoln dealership I was told many 2006 towncars had the same problem. It started beeping at 122,000 miles and I was not involved in a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462858, filed 2012-06Related service bulletins
- 10166447Sep 18, 2019This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the…
- 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.
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 2006 Lincoln Town CAR
58 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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