Lincoln Town Car

19842008 · 30 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
18
Best
20

The Lincoln Town Car has been tested by the EPA across 30 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2008. Over this period, the Town Car has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2008
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
2008
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,300152318MPG
2007
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
2007
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,300152318MPG
2006
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
2006
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,300152318MPG
2005
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
2003
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2002
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2001
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
2000
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1999
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1998
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1997
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1996
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1995
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1994
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1993
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1992
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1992
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1991
4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1990
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1989
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1988
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1987
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500142217MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131915MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
18
2007
18
2006
18
2005
19
2004
18
2003
18
2002
17
2001
18
2000
18
1999
18
1998
18
1997
18
1996
18
1995
18
1994
18
1993
19
1992
20
1991
18
1990
18
1989
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Town Car) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Lincoln Town Car. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Lincoln "Lincoln Continental (thru 81)/ Town Car" grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
974
Total Deaths
714

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
7.8%
Fire Occurrence
4.2%
Speeding Involved
15.3%
DUI Involved
15.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
23%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2022
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes86
Fatalities
67
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2020
Fatal Crashes91
Fatalities
77
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2019
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2018
Fatal Crashes111
Fatalities
74
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes112
Fatalities
74
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2016
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
76
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2015
Fatal Crashes117
Fatalities
95
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2014
Fatal Crashes136
Fatalities
89
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
2007
1
2005
3
2003
1
2001
3
2000
4
1998
3
1997
1
1996
4
1995
6
1994
2
1993
1
1992
2
1991
3
1990
2
1989
2
1988
2
1987
3
1986
3
1984
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory