2010 Lincoln Town CAR Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Lincoln Town CAR, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“On 10/09/14, while parked, the vehicle was started and then all systems and engine went totally off. This happened for the first time two weeks ago while driving which was reported. The same fuse that was changed two weeks ago was again changed and then the vehicle performed normal again. This was again reported to our mechanic who has a long history of working on Lincoln cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10643605, filed 2014-10, 41,000 miles“Electrical; fill gas tank. Minutes later gauge shows I'm empty. Continues to repeat over and over. Driver's seat; crackling sound like metal broke seat does not adjust correctly and can no longer move the seats tilt. Having me drive in an uncomfortable position. Wipers; rainy day both motors left and right smoke up and burn out at the same time. Can no longer drive vehicle when it rains. Can't see anything wipers motors fried. As if they were allergic to water.”
NHTSA complaint #11514717, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician repaired the chip and wanted the contact to drive for a week to determine if the remedy worked. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 10/30/14 the consumer stated the problem was due to a short in a wire in the steering column, which caused a fuse to blow out. Updated 11/07/14”
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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 2010 Lincoln Town CAR
5 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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