Model year guide

2009 Lincoln Town Car

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Lincoln Town Car is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2009 Lincoln Town Car — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Lincoln Town Car at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints5
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$8,124

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2009 Lincoln Town Car recalls 3

Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft NHTSA Campaign #14V704000 · 05/11/2014

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. …

Steering NHTSA Campaign #13V385000 · 29/08/2013

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 …

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe NHTSA Campaign #10V638000 · 09/12/2010

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.

Fix: EXECUTIVE COACH WILL SUPPLY KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED AT A FACILITY OF THE OWNER'S CHOICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 888-322-9272.

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.

2009 Lincoln Town Car common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2009 Lincoln Town Car MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Lincoln Town Car worth?

Low
$3,500
Typical price
$8,124
High
$13,800

From 24 comparable 2009 Lincoln Town Car listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Lincoln Town Car costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,250
Total$20,500
Per mile$0.27

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 ($8,124) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,868), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Lincoln Town Car trims & engines on record

Trims
Signature Limited
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl 224 hp

2009 Lincoln Town Car vehicles on record

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Other Lincoln Town Car model years

2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1988

2009 Lincoln Town Car — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Lincoln Town Car have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Lincoln Town Car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln Town Car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control, engine, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Lincoln Town Car get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Lincoln Town Car at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2009 Lincoln Town Car worth?

Comparable 2009 Lincoln Town Car listings run roughly $3,500–$13,800, typically around $8,124 (from 24 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.