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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Lincoln Town Car recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 7, 200404V328000 | Suspension: rearTHIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V328000
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Owner complaints by component201
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 81 | 40 |
| Power train | 27 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 9 |
| Steering | 16 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 6 |
| Structure | 12 | 6 |
| Air bags | 10 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 3 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed.”
- Power train
“I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.”
Other Lincoln Town Car model years
- 20073 recalls84 complaints
- 20062 recalls143 complaints
- 20053 recalls119 complaints
- 20040 recalls83 complaints
- 20031 recall201 complaints
- 20020 recalls65 complaints
- 20015 recalls161 complaints
- 20008 recalls108 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Lincoln models
- 2003 Navigator0 recalls127 complaints
- 2003 Aviator1 recall111 complaints
- 2003 LS1 recall68 complaints
- 2006 MKZ4 recalls0 complaints
- 2007 MKX5 recalls298 complaints
- 2020 Corsair16 recalls61 complaints
- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
- 2006 Zephyr4 recalls229 complaints
- 2009 MKS1 recall56 complaints
- 2002 Continental0 recalls33 complaints
2003 Lincoln Town Car recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln Town Car have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The most recent, 04V328000 (reported July 7, 2004), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 81 complaints out of 201 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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