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…
2011 Lincoln Town CARProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2011 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 October 3, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Lincoln Town CAR has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 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
2011 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
2011 Lincoln Town CAR safety ratings
2011 Lincoln Town Car 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- 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.
I believe I have problem with the,safety recall,the vehicle experience a loss of steering, and I was almost crash my vehicle on the highway,and also believe car was recalled but not fixed.
I WAS DRIVING GOING OVER 50 PER MILE ON HWY, WHEN I TRY TO TAKE THE EXIT MY VEHICLE KEEP GOING STRAIGHT I CAN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, I WAS ALMOST GOING TO THE TREES THAN I STOP. AND I THINK THIS PART OF RECALL PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX] THANK YOU. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…
WHILE DRIVING, MY 2011 LINCOLN, CONTINENTAL WHICH WAS IS SHOWROOM CONDITION, AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, ON WET PAVEMENT (NOT SATURATED) NEGOTIATING SLIGHT CURVE,WHILE WEARING A SEATBELT, VEHICLE VEERED LEFT MORE THAN A LEFT FRONT FLAT TIRE WOULD CAUSE. STEERING DID NOT RESPOND. VEHICLE CROSSED…
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