2006 Lincoln Town CAR Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR, 3% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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 contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. The rear passenger side door latch became stuck and the door could not be opened from the passenger compartment. A rear passenger would be unable to exit the vehicle in the event of a crash. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 44,080.”
NHTSA complaint #10273133, filed 2009-06, 44,080 miles“The contact stated both rear passenger side doors did not have a manual door lock, and could only be opened or closed by using the manual or power control which was located on the left front driver side door. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined this was the way the vehicle was designed. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10174885, filed 2006-12, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Town Car. While the vehicle was stopped, the contact noticed that the rear passengers could not get out of the vehicle unless a driver or front seat passenger unlocked the door. The child safety locks were not engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be explained. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would look into the problem. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 43,000. Updated 04/12/11 updated 05/05/11”
NHTSA complaint #10367159, filed 2010-11, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln towncar. Whenever the contact attempts to accelerate from a stop, he noticed that the vehicle will surge forward and the brakes will hesitate to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working properly. The contact had noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 31000. Updated 06/15/10 also, the power door locks on the left rear door did not work. At times it did work, but it made a loud griding noise when it did unlock. Updated 09/28/10”
NHTSA complaint #10317100, filed 2010-03, 31,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 17 | 11% |
| 1990 | 21 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology