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Lincoln Town CAR

2004–2008 only

445 classified complaints 3 recalls

2004–2008 Lincoln Town CAR models have 445 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 71,800 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln Town CAR report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1994–1998

1999–2003

2004–2008

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 143 complaints

Median onset: 71,800 miles. 3.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 73 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles. 9.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 39 complaints

Median onset: 42,000 miles. 12.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 35 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles. 5.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 31 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 22 complaints

Median onset: 84,881 miles.

More common in older model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 17 complaints

Median onset: 133,283 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Lincoln Town CAR report for every year and full specs/safety data.