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2000 Lincoln Town Car electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
20 14% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 fires.

What owners wrote

The vehicle caught on fire and burnt up the garage while parked. The fire department and insurance inspector indicated that the fire originated from the driver side engine compartment. The component that caused the fire was undetermined but it was related to the electrical system. A fire report was filed.

Reported at 55,000 miles, May 2004 Fire

Known defect by ford concerning 2000 lincoln town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. This defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. Known defect by ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. Ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. Car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating ABS, traction control, shut off. The vehicle is endangering my life and others.

Reported at 78,000 miles, December 2004

Other problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln Town Car

Electrical system problems in other years

Electrical system problems across all Lincoln models