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2007 Lincoln Town Car reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
114
10 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
30 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
29 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 1 fire

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,831

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Lincoln median

-66

median 180 across 71 Lincoln records

Vs 2005-2009

-155

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

26%

Vehicle Speed Control: 30 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 Lincoln Town Car

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30
  • STEERING 18
  • AIR BAGS 9
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 7
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6

2 recalls on record for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car

  • NHTSA 14V704000 · 2014 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of
  • NHTSA 13V385000 · 2013 · STEERING If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Lincoln Town Car units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Lincoln Town Car reliable?

NHTSA has 114 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (30 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Lincoln Town Car units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Town Car?

Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (30), steering (18), air bags (9), structure:body (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 Lincoln Town Car?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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