Model year guide

2006 Lincoln town

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Lincoln town is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2006 Lincoln town — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Lincoln town at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$5,333

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Lincoln town recalls 2

Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft NHTSA Campaign #14V704000 · manufacturer #14S25 · NHTSA lists this under Town Car · 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 perform…

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. Own…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #13V385000 · manufacturer #13S08 · NHTSA lists this under Town Car · 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 a…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Lincoln town MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume112 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2006 Lincoln town worth?

Low
$1,800
Typical price
$5,333
High
$9,200

From 6 comparable 2006 Lincoln town listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Lincoln town costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
215.4–221.3 in
Width
78.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Wheelbase
117.7–123.6 in
Curb weight
4,345–4,418 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
65.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2006 Lincoln town — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 23

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 23.

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accomp…

Bulletin TSB 20-2233 · Structure · Jul 2020

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light for overheating.

Bulletin DOR-L2Q6V-10 · Electrical System, Engine · Sep 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…

Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure · Feb 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…

Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure, Equipment · Feb 2019

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these P…

Bulletin SSM 46085 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine · Sep 2016

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08

Bulletin TSB160072 · Structure, Steering · Apr 2016

For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for an extended period m…

Bulletin 16-0072 · Steering · Apr 2016

FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOW…

Bulletin RP-13R01 · Steering · Sep 2014

FORD: SWING LINK JOINTS ON LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION, AND COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, ON SOME VEHICLES, CAUSES STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO STEERING CONTROL LOSS. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA,…

Bulletin RP-13-R-01 · Steering · Oct 2013

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE

Bulletin TSB-12-7-4 · Engine · Jul 2012

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TOWN CAR RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2006 Lincoln town trims & engines on record

Trims
car sig ltd · car signature · car exec l liv
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl 239 hp

2006 Lincoln town vehicles on record

Other Lincoln town model years

2006 Lincoln town — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lincoln town have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Lincoln town. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lincoln town get?

The 2006 Lincoln town has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2006 Lincoln town worth?

Comparable 2006 Lincoln town listings run roughly $1,800–$9,200, typically around $5,333 (from 6 vehicles).

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