2005 Lincoln Town Car

$3,800
from
9
listings
$4K–$15K
price range
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Low$3,800
High$14,900
From$3,800
Avg Mileage102,778 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 9 active dealer listings as of

2005 Lincoln Town Car Trims

All Trims Combined
From$3,800
$4K–$15K
9 listings102,778 avg miles
Cartier
From$2,500
18 listings|$3K–$21K
Designer Series
From$4,995
4 listings|$5K–$45K
Executive
From$2,450
37 listings|$2K–$26K
Signature
From$1,125
78 listings|$1K–$23K
Signature Limited
From$2,950
38 listings|$3K–$20K
Ultimate
From$3,800
10 listings|$4K–$16K

2005 Lincoln Town Car Pricing

Price Trend

-2.5%
$4K$5K$7K$8K$10KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$3,700
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Lincoln Town Car Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2005 Lincoln Town Car's high safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 119 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
119
Complaints
17
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
14V7040002014-05-11
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

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.

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.

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13V3850002013-29-08
STEERING

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.

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

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05V5180002005-09-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Lincoln Town Car has accumulated 119 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with vehicle speed control leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Vehicle Speed Control21
02Air Bags13
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
04Steering7
05Service Brakes6
119 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Town Car Fuel Economy

19mpg combined
·
16city
·
23hwy
·
$2,300/yr

At 19 MPG combined, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Town Car - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Lincoln Town Car

31States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

2005 Lincoln Town Car: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2005 Lincoln Town Car a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

Yes, 3 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

EPA rates the 2005 Lincoln Town Car at 19 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems top the list with 119 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2005 compare to other Lincoln Town Car years?

Each Lincoln Town Car model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Lincoln Town Car overview page.

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