2007 Lincoln Town Car Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

20062008
Complaints
114
Crashes
29
Fires
1
Injuries
17
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Lincoln Town Car Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#130 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:49,913 mi
Crash-related:11
#218 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:193,586 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:106,750 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

Unintended Acceleration
30
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
49,913
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
193,586
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
106,750
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
80,674
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
69,006
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,897
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Lincoln Town Car

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~391,888 vehicles.

14V704000Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft
~36,888 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

13V385000Steering
~355,000 affected

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

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2007 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Lincoln Town Car has 114 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Town Car?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (30 complaints, avg 49,913 mi); Steering Defects (18 complaints, avg 193,586 mi); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 106,750 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,774 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car include 29 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 17 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 391,888 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 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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