The 2011 Lincoln Town Car has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 392,049 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING14V7040002014-11-0536,888 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact…
STEERING13V3850002013-08-29355,000 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 as necessary. If…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10V6380002010-12-09161 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
4
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes2injuries
SEAT BELTS
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes1injuries
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 .”
“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 .”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Steering binds during right and left turns. I have to manually return the wheel to center after a turn.”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Lincoln Town Car as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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