2000 Lincoln Town Car: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Lincoln Town Car: 8 recalls, 108 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
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Recalls
8 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V157002 · 2000 · 1,129 vehicles
What's wrong: These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, Inc. (trw) manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies May have been installed as service replacement equipment on the…
Why it matters: In the event of a collision, these seat belts May not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V157001 · 2000 · 1,167 vehicles
What's wrong: These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, Inc. (trw) manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies May have been installed as service replacement equipment on the…
Why it matters: In the event of a collision, these seat belts May not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.
Equipment Vehicle recall #00V200000 · 2000 · 875,000 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle May drop suddenly.
Why it matters: If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
The fix: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V228001 · 2000 · 144,435 vehicles
What's wrong: The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26, 2000.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V368000 · 2000 · 170 vehicles
What's wrong: 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly May have been installed.
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V364000 · 2000 · 34 vehicles
What's wrong: 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect front center seat belt and retractor assembly May have been installed.
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix: All suspect vehicles have had the seat belts inspected or replaced by Ford.
Tires Vehicle recall #00V356000 · 2000 · 10,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: The vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.
The fix: Dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. Owner notification began January 10, 2001.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #01V258000 · 2001 · 1,083,000 vehicles
What's wrong: A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from…
Why it matters: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Steering Equipment recall #15E082000 · 2015 · 1,767 vehicles
What's wrong: Dorman products, Inc. (dorman) is recalling certain model dorman steering shafts, part number 425-359, solutions steering shafts, part number 7-0359, and oe solutions steering shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford crown victoria, Mercury grand marquis, and Lincoln town car vehicles. These…
Why it matters: If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 8 mention a fire, 12 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (18): the most common themes are electrical failure (10), fire / smoke (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Airbags (17): the most common themes are fails to deploy (5), deploys unexpectedly / inflator (2).
- Engine & cooling (12): the most common themes are leaks (3), fire / smoke (2).
- Suspension (10): the most common themes are steering problems (2).
The 2000 Lincoln Town Car has 108 owner complaints, ranking #15 of 22 Town Car model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 136). Complaints peaked in 2001 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 68,150 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (148 complaints, 5 recalls), 2001 (161 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Town Car, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Lincoln Town Car problems?
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (18), airbags (17), engine & cooling (12).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Lincoln Town Car get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (4.6 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Lincoln Town Car repair manual?
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