2002 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 Lincoln Town CAR has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (21 reports).

0Recalls
65Owner complaints
14Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Lincoln Town CAR recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR.

Most common 2002 Lincoln Town CAR problems

Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags21
Vehicle Speed Control12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Visibility3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Suspension3
Steering3
Electrical System3
Structure2

What owners report

2026-05-14, Tires
Last week I blow a back tire . They said the belt broke separated. GOT a knot. This week Im having the same problem with one of my front tires. On way ro work had to pull over. Tire has a knot. I used Firestone but have had nothing but issues. Didn't tighten down my tires wore tire another store replaced the. Piedmont stoe . First store was powtersprings.
2019-01-14, Air Bags
ON 01/12/2019 I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT DOWN A LEVEL COUNTRY ROAD WITH 1 PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO CALM DOWN AND FIGURE OUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED AND CLEAR ALL THE SMOKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE AIR BAG. MY FRIEND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SORE BUT NOT INJURED AND BOTH OUR EARS WERE RINGING. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN FIRED IN THE CAR. I CALL LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOT ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND DUE TO ITS AGE THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE TO G
2018-05-09, Service Brakes
TAKATA RECALL I'VE CHANGE THE BRAKE SWITCH ON MY CAR OVER FOUR TIMES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. MT CAR WILL NOT CHAGE GIER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARK.
2018-01-19, Engine
INTAKE MANFIOLD
2016-06-07, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL ? MY WIFE AND FRIEND DRIVING 30 MPH IN NO TRAFFIC, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT AND THE YELLOW BAG CAME OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD.

2002 Lincoln Town CAR questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Town CAR?

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (21), Vehicle Speed Control (12), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Lincoln Town CAR has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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