Trim Report

Lincoln Town Car Cartier2008

Includes:LINCTC|Cartier
$2,995
Starting From
16
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 16 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,995
Max $21,000
From $2,995
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Cartier Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,500
$10K–$17K
7 listings67,857 avg miles
Cartier
From$2,995
16 listings|$3K–$21K
Designer Series
From$4,995
4 listings|$5K–$35K
Executive
From$1,915
45 listings|$2K–$26K
Executive L
From$10,900
3 listings|$11K–$27K
Signature
From$2,225
66 listings|$2K–$36K
Signature L
From$9,500
3 listings|$10K–$18K
Signature Limited
From$2,950
33 listings|$3K–$18K
Ultimate
From$2,500
12 listings|$3K–$11K

2008 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Pricing

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Where to Find Lincoln Town Car Cartier

Location data for all 2008 Lincoln Town Car trims combined

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Lincoln Town Car Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Lincoln Town Car trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2008 Lincoln Town Car, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
20
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
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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10V6380002010-09-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THE ENGINE COULD POTENTIALLY BEND OR RUPTURE FUEL LINES IF THE REPLACEMENT SHIELD IS NOT IN PLACE, CAUSING THOSE LINES TO LEAK FUEL.

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 20 issues reported over 1 model years, steering problems are the most common for the 2008 Lincoln Town Car. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Steering3
02Vehicle Speed Control3
03Power Train2
04Service Brakes2
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
20 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Lincoln Town Car Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Lincoln Town Car trims

18mpg combined
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15city
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22hwy
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$3,750/yr

The 2008 Lincoln Town Car is rated at 18 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

Town Car - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the Cartier Worth It?

Common questions about the 2008 Lincoln Town Car Cartier

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

The Cartier occupies a distinct position in the Lincoln Town Car range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Lincoln Town Car Cartier?

Maintenance costs for the Cartier align with the broader Lincoln Town Car ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2008 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is steering. Check the 2008 Lincoln Town Car page for the full breakdown.

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

For the Cartier, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Lincoln Town Car buyer's guide.

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