repaired · 2016 Q1
Rack and pinion: pinion shaft
Risk. Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the…
2007 Lincoln Town CARProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-385 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Vehicle speed control13 crash/fire/injury
18Steering2 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
8Structure2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic
6Service brakes
4Seats
4Electrical system
3Seat belts
159 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 13 |
| Steering | 18 | 2 |
| Air bags | 12 | 8 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Lincoln Town CAR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Steering
Risk. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Front: hub
Risk. IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Mileage at failure
When do vehicle speed control problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 vehicle speed control complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles20under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Town CAR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Town CAR median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Lincoln Town CAR safety ratings
2007 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lincoln Town CAR, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Town CAR owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle's speed to suddenly increase above 65 MPH. The driver shifted the transmission to the…
Unintended/Unexpected acceleration, even while brake pedal is pressed. Happens intermittently. Most scary time for me happened in Publix parking lot at crosswalk for pedestrians. I thought I was going to hit the pedestrians. There are two drivers for this car and has happened to both of us. Just…
When applying the brake to slow down on an exit ramp, the car unexpectedly accelerated despite the brake pedal being pressed hard. The driver was able to avoid a collision with a stopped vehicle in front by shifting the gear into neutral. The engine revved up for a couple a seconds, but returned to…
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