The 2005 Lincoln Town Car has 3 recalls, with two carrying meaningful safety risk: a battery cable that can chafe against a bolt and cause a fire, and a steering shaft that can separate and leave the driver with no steering control.
The battery cable includes a fusible link that can rub against a crossmember bolt over time, generating enough heat to start a fire. The steering concern applies specifically to vehicles where the upper intermediate shaft was replaced during a previous recall repair; if that service was not performed correctly, the shaft can pull apart and the driver loses the ability to steer. The third recall is a compliance issue: the daytime running lights were not activated at the factory on certain vehicles, though normal headlights work as expected.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly repaired during a prior recall service, potentially causing steering problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper intermediate steering shaft and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The battery cable's fusible link may rub against a cross member bolt, wearing through the insulation and exposing copper wires.
What the fix does
The dealer will reposition the fusible link away from the bolt, or replace it if the insulation is already damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running lamps (DRLs) were not activated during manufacturing, so they don't work. Regular headlamps function normally.
What the fix does
Dealers will activate the DRL system to enable the daytime running lamps.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
