2005 Lincoln Town Car
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Lincoln Town Car is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 46 on record.
2005 Lincoln Town Car at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2005 Lincoln Town Car recalls 3
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 perfor…
Fix: 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. …
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, Ne…
Fix: 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 …
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCUR…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2005 Lincoln Town Car safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2005 Lincoln Town Car MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2005 Lincoln Town Car worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Lincoln Town Car costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,318) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,820), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Lincoln Town Car trims & engines on record
2005 Lincoln Town Car vehicles on record
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2005 Lincoln Town Car — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Lincoln Town Car have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What is the 2005 Lincoln Town Car safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2005 Lincoln Town Car crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Lincoln Town Car get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Lincoln Town Car at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).
How much is a 2005 Lincoln Town Car worth?
Comparable 2005 Lincoln Town Car listings run roughly $1,400–$7,600, typically around $4,318 (from 45 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.