2003 Lincoln Town Car cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 18 complaints for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while idling, which resulted in the vehicle hitting a wall, consumer was injured.
After shifting the gear into drive the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated forward. The consumer had to apply the brakes hard, shift the gear into neutral and turn off the ignition switch. The dealer was not notified at this time.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car
- Suspension 83 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints