2007 Lincoln Town Car problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Lincoln Town Car sits mid-pack among Town Car years: 114 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 107, with 3 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 17 injuries in total across these filings.

Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 32 reports (28% of the total).

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NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Town Car years?

Town Car NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Lincoln Town Car problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Speed Control	32	28%	— flat
Steering	18	16%	▲ up
Brakes	13	11%	▼ down
Airbags	12	11%	▼ down
Body & Structure	8	7%	— flat
Other	5	4%	▼ down
Seats	4	4%	— flat
Electrical System	4	4%	▼ down
Engine	4	4%	— flat
Seat Belts	3	3%	▼ down
Fuel System	3	3%	▼ down
Suspension	2	2%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	2	2%	▲ up
Transmission	2	2%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	2	2%	— flat

Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V704000SteeringNovember 5, 2014 · 36,888 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

13V385000SteeringAugust 29, 2013 · 355,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

07V270000SuspensionJune 26, 2007 · 8,800 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Consequence

IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS STOPPED AND ENTERING A TURN. THERE WAS NO ICE ON THE PAVEMENT. AS I TURNED LEFT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE CAR SPUN AND HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. THIS CAR AT OTHER TIMES AS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, BUT I WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND IT CALMED DOWN IN A FEW…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 21, 2013 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A SNAP SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL FRACTURED. THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED IN CIRCLES AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 20, 2016 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 25, 2015 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD AND CRASH INTO BUSHES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 26, 2016 · crash

“I WAS STOPPED AND ENTERING A TURN. THERE WAS NO ICE ON THE PAVEMENT. AS I TURNED LEFT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE CAR SPUN AND HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. THIS CAR AT OTHER TIMES AS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, BUT I WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND IT CALMED DOWN IN A FEW…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 21, 2013 · crash

2007 Lincoln Town Car — common questions

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?

It is close to typical for the Town Car: 114 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2007 Town Car problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (32 complaints), steering (18 complaints), brakes (13 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Lincoln Town Car years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Town Car years to avoid are 1997, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1990, 2003, 1995, 1993, 1994, 2006, 2001, 1999, 1998, 2005. The cleanest record among Town Car years belongs to 1981.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2007 compare to other Town Car years?

What are the most common 2007 Lincoln Town Car problems?

Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Lincoln Town Car — common questions

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?

What are the most common 2007 Town Car problems?

Does the 2007 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car under NHTSA investigation?

Which Lincoln Town Car years should you avoid?

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