2007 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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 'the Lincoln motor company ' important safety recall' is just another ford lie. It states 'there is no charge to vehicle owners for recall repairs performed by an authorized dealer.' ford has closed all of the Lincoln dealerships in the immediate san francisco area. The nearest Lincoln dealerships are an hour away during off-peak traffic hours. Forget it during peak traffic hours. When you get to the dealership, they have no loaner vehicle. They don't even have a rental on-site. You have to make your own arrangements someplace across town. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681933, filed 2015-02, 60,000 miles“When key is inserted in ignition, the seat slams forward into the steering wheel and then reverses slamming to extreme back position and then reverses repeating action. At same time the brake and gas pedal extends upward and down. The forward seat motion could crush a chest against the steering wheel, and the backward motion could break legs of a person sitting in the back seat. If this occurs while car is in motion, there would be no way to control the car, I.e. No way to turn the steering wheel, or apply brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519939, filed 2013-06, 12,000 miles“Engine died at stoplight. Battery jumped by another vehicle. Drove abt 4 miles, engine died again. Called for tow truck and had it towed to ford dealership. Between 9/7/2013 and 2/14/2014 battery and alternator replaced. Check battery light constantly appeared. Used fords testor connected to vehicles computer. After three actuation's, returned to dealership for solution.this occurred numerous time in the time period. Ford;s tech center recommended to dealership, at different times to replace: alternator - wires - computer - etc - after 5 months ford could not fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679210, filed 2015-01, 98,000 miles“2007 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer states unintended acceleration the consumer stated the dealer kept the vehicle for a couple of days and stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle and it was probably due to driver error. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration happened for a second time on may 11, 2011. The consumer was able to turn the key off after slamming on the brakes had no effect of trying to stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10405100, filed 2011-06Related 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…
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 2007 Lincoln Town CAR
32 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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