Town Car
Lincoln Town Car: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Lincoln Town Car – Third generation (FN145)1997–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 1997 – August 29, 2011 |
| Model years | 1998–2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 4.6 L Modular SOHC V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4R70W/E automatic 4-speed 4R75E automatic |
| Wheelbase | Town Car: 2,990 mm Town Car L: 3,142 mm China 3,190 mm (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L3) 3,990 mm (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L1) 5,339 mm (Hongqi Qijian CA7460L2) |
| Length | 1998–2002 Town Car: 5,469 mm 2003–2011 Town Car: 5,471 mm 2001–2004 Town Car L: 5,621 mm 2005–2011 Town Car L: 5,624 mm |
| Width | 1998–2002: 1,986 mm 2003–2011: 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1998–2002: 1,473 mm 2003–2008 Town Car: 1,488 mm 2003–2008 Town Car L: 1,491 mm 2009–2011 Town Car: 1,499 mm 2009–2011 Town Car L: 1,501 mm |
| Kerb weight | Town Car: 1,817–1,982 kg Town Car L: 1,978–2,049 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Wixom, Michigan (1998–2007) Canada: St. Thomas, Ontario (2008–2011) China: Changchun (1998–2005) |
| Designer | Fritz Mayhew (1994) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2000–2008 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2011 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 595 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,087–3,171 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 204 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 193 | 2001, 2005, 2007 |
| Brakes | 130 | 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| Suspension | 114 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Steering | 105 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 78 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 77 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 64 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Seat belts | 60 | 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 56 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2011: 1046 complaints, 140 with a crash and 26 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.