NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Lincoln Town Car[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 4 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Steering. 4 complaints[2]. Owners describe a wheel that stops responding on a curve or an exit ramp, and a wheel that binds in turns and has to be pulled back to center by hand.
- Air Bags. 2 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, both come from crashes with injuries.
- Tires. 1 complaint[6].
- Brakes. 1 complaint[7]. It comes from a crash on a wet road after the car drifted and the wheel did not answer.
- Seat Belts. 1 complaint[8]. An owner describes a crash where the belt did not keep them in place.
- Speed Control. 1 complaint[9]. It comes from a crash on a highway ramp.
- Unknown or other. 1 complaint[10].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 Town Car is necessarily included.
- Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft (14V704), November 2014. About 36,888 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Steering (13V385), August 2013. About 355,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (10V638), December 2010. About 161 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Town Car FFV, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR RWD[14] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 | 9.5% |
How 2011 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 165 | 6 |
| 1996 | 259 | 8 |
| 1997 | 314 | 6 |
| 1998 | 154 | 7 |
| 1999 | 148 | 5 |
| 2000 | 108 | 8 |
| 2001 | 161 | 5 |
| 2002 | 65 | 0 |
| 2003 | 201 | 1 |
| 2004 | 83 | 0 |
| 2005 | 119 | 3 |
| 2006 | 143 | 2 |
| 2007 | 84 | 3 |
| 2008 | 20 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 | 13 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 |
NHTSA's counts for the Town Car show 6 complaints and 3 recalls for 2011[3]. Among the 17 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 15 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (5) and the most are for 1997 (314)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2011 Town Car?
The record for this car is small, with 6 complaints on file[1]. Steering stands out as the most reported group[2]. Some owners also describe crashes with injuries[1]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Recalls exist for this model year, so check the Recalls section on this page[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- Steering leads the list in the complaints on file[2]. Air bags are next[5]. See the problems section for every group.
- Does the 2011 Lincoln Town Car have recalls?
- Yes, the by-year fact counts recalls for this model year[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- How many complaints does the 2011 Lincoln Town Car have?
- NHTSA has 6 complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the numbers.
Keep exploring
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Compare all model years of the Lincoln Town Car
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Lincoln Town Car (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln Town Car model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Town Car FFV, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 14V704, filed November 5, 2014: Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 13V385, filed August 29, 2013: Steering. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V638, filed December 9, 2010: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold / Header / Muffler / Tail Pipe. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records