Trim Report

Lincoln Town Car Cartier2005

Includes:LINCTC|Cartier
$2,500
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Where to Find Lincoln Town Car Cartier

Location data for all 2005 Lincoln Town Car trims combined

31States

15% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Lincoln Town Car Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Lincoln Town Car trims

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
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Lincoln Town Car Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Lincoln Town Car trims

19mpg combined
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16city
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23hwy
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$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)

Is the Cartier Worth It?

Common questions about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car Cartier

How does the Cartier compare to other Lincoln Town Car trims?

Every Lincoln Town Car trim targets a different buyer. The 2005 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Lincoln Town Car Cartier?

The Cartier shares its core mechanicals with other Lincoln Town Car trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for vehicle speed control issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2005 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Lincoln Town Car Cartier?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Lincoln Town Car Cartier year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Lincoln Town Car overview compares all years side by side.

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