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…
2010 Lincoln Town CARProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2010 Lincoln Town CAR, most often about the steering. 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 September 24, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lincoln Town CAR has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Fuel/propulsion system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 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
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Best & worst years
2010 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
2010 Lincoln Town CAR safety ratings
2010 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
In owners' words
What Town CAR owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or…
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and steering the steering wheel, the steering wheel was resistant and was emitting abnormal metallic sounds, and the accelerator pedal was making clicking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact…
POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD 39,000 MILES. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON ROADWAY MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STEER AND CONTROL. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP AND STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND STATED THAT THIS WAS A…
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