2011 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Lincoln Town CAR has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (4 reports).

3Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Lincoln Town CAR recalls

Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft

Recall 14V704Nov 5, 201436,888 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 13V385Aug 29, 2013355,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Lincoln Town CAR problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering4
Air Bags2
Tires1
Service Brakes1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2022-10-03, Steering
I believe I have problem with the ,safety recall ,the vehicle experience a loss of steering, and I was almost crash my vehicle on the highway ,and also believe car was recalled but not fixed .
2022-05-22, Steering
I WAS DRIVING GOING OVER 50 PER MILE ON HWY , WHEN I TRY TO TAKE THE EXIT MY VEHICLE KEEP GOING STRAIGHT I CAN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL , I WAS ALMOST GOING TO THE TREES THAN I STOP . AND I THINK THIS PART OF RECALL PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX] THANK YOU . INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2019-07-02, Air Bags
THE CAR ACCELERATED WHILE GOING UP A RAMP THAT WENT TO AN AXIS ROAD TO THE INTERSTATE. WE HIT A RETAINING WALL HEAD ON, SPUN AROUND AND THEN THE BACK OF THE CAR ALSO HIT THE WALL. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME BACK. I ENDED WEDGED BETWEEN THE CONSOLE AND DASHBOARD. I HAVE A BROKEN RIB AND CHIPPED TOOTH AND BUMPS AND BRUISES. MY WIFE WAS A PASSENGER AND HER SEAT BELT HELD HER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OUR CAR WAS TOTALED
2018-03-09, Steering
STEERING BINDS DURING RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS. I HAVE TO MANUALLY RETURN THE WHEEL TO CENTER AFTER A TURN.
2014-01-09, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING, MY 2011 LINCOLN, CONTINENTAL WHICH WAS IS SHOWROOM CONDITION, AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, ON WET PAVEMENT (NOT SATURATED) NEGOTIATING SLIGHT CURVE,WHILE WEARING A SEATBELT, VEHICLE VEERED LEFT MORE THAN A LEFT FRONT FLAT TIRE WOULD CAUSE. STEERING DID NOT RESPOND. VEHICLE CROSSED YELLOW DOUBLE SOLID LINE STRIKING GUIDE RAIL HEAD ON. NO INTERIOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKED FOR PASSENGER. SEATBELT REMAINED IN LATCHED POSITION BUT DID NOT TIGHTEN. STANDING ON BRAKE VEHICLE DID NOT APPEAR TO SLOW. ... 10-12 SECONDS LATER MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT THE DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL AND FENDER BY A TRUCK TRAVELING APPROX. 50 MPH. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INJURIES TO PASSENGER. VEHICLE TOTAL

2011 Lincoln Town CAR questions

Does the 2011 Lincoln Town CAR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Lincoln Town CAR: Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft; Steering; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lincoln Town CAR?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (4), Air Bags (2), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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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