Complaints
99
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Lincoln Town Car Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:142,641 mi
Crash-related:7
#214 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:92,826 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:99,791 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 7 | — | 142,641 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 92,826 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | 2 | 99,791 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 110,299 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 78,852 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 4 | — | 5,159 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,641
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,826
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,791
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,299
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,852
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,159
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Lincoln Town Car has 99 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (16 complaints, avg 142,641 mi); Steering Defects (14 complaints, avg 92,826 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 99,791 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,760 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lincoln Town Car include 22 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lincoln Town Car as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Lincoln Town Car?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Town Car reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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