DecodedCarsLincoln Town Car
7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (52)
The 2011 Town Car in brief
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Lincoln Town Car has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (46), steering (30), vehicle speed control (25).
2011 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 154 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Town Car compares
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 215 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,416 lb.
Town Car changes by model year
- 2006
- New body dimensions: 5.9 in longer, wheelbase +5.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 10 |
| 2007 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 221.3 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 2 | 35 |
| 2006 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 221.3 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 2 | 52 |
| 2005 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 215.4 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 2 | 43 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Town Car
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Cadillac Funeral Coach/Hearse | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →