Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lincoln Town Car
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lincoln Town Car has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V704000 Improper Repair of Upper Intermediate Shaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V385000 Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 58 complaints
- Seat Belts 35 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 26 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
Of the 143 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 143 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lincoln Town Car shows an average reliability with steering-related recalls being a primary ongoing concern. Complaints largely focus on general issues labelled under 'Other', suggesting scattered minor inconveniences rather than systemic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering rack | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| suspension bushings | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| air suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter every 7,500 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Sagging rear suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lincoln Town Car at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.