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US recalls (1)
Suspension: rear
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Suspension
2004-07-09 · campaign 2004-236
Certain Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Crown Victoria commercial vehicles and Lincoln Town Car fleet vehicles. As opposed to civilian vehicles, the potentially affected vehicles typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis, including the wheel bearings and axles, as a result of steering, suspension and tire design differences, as well as vehicle usage patterns and vehicle operating weight. The increased loading and/or weight these vehicles experience during their high duty cycles result in increased stress on the rear axle shafts and bearings. This may lead to early bearing failure and ultimately axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would loose drive function and would coast to a stop. The wheel is likely to be retained in the wheel well by the brake caliper and brake rotor, and vehicle control is maintained. Correction: Dealers will replace rear wheel bearings, seals and axle shafts.
Owner complaints (201)
Owners filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lincoln Town Car (14 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 89).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 81 | |
| Power train | 27 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Structure | 12 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Lincoln Town Car version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Town Car 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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