Lincoln Town Car third generation
The Lincoln Town Car third generation (1998–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.
Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,469–5,624 mm |
| Width | – | 1,986–1,994 mm |
| Height | – | 1,473–1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,990–3,990 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,817–2,049 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 595 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 3,087–3,171 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,309 complaints for model years 1998–2011. 160 crashes · 35 fires · 115 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 208
- Speed control 165
- Suspension 102
- Steering 99
- Brakes 94
- Engine 61
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Lincoln Town Car third generation
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011RNG=360, CLKUP · FFV | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2002–2008CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2006–2008FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · RNG=380, CLKUP · RNG=340, CLKUP | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–20014.6N, CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2011Full-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292–315 g/km |
| 2008–2011Full-size | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | 17.1–17.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–285 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.