Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Horsepower
239
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Travis A
Lincoln Town Car 2005 Great Buy!!
This is the best car I've ever had. Runs perfect was driving 4 hours a day for 5 months never had one thing wrong with it. Runs like a dream. Interior is still perfect and long lasting. Always has the power and still is good on gas. I would recommend this car to anyone who loves luxury!!
accountCircle Brandy B
The air shocks are really nice it literally feels like I am driving on clouds.
I've owned my car for close to ten years, I love it because it is a smooth ride, it is easy to adjust seats and change radio station, there are seven buttons to set your favorite stations on, it is a luxury car so there's a lot of room to be comfy in as well. Lots of trunk space, it has air shocks, the whole time I have owned my car I have had two issues, one was new battery and the other a flat tire so the make is wonderful. Plus it gets about a eighty miles per gallon.
accountCircle Stacey W
When the car is turned on it auto moves forward to the my custom position.
My vehicle is very reliable, it drives smoothly and I bought it used for a great price. It only had one problem- it took off very slowly however my husband fixed it easily. Now we are working on better gas mileage but other than that I am very happy with the performance of the car. It is comfortable and spacious as well.
accountCircle Andrea C
If you are looking for a family vehicle.
I love the spaciousness, it is very reliable and durable. It drives smoothly low maintenance as well. It is a great car to use if you have a small family. My advice would be to get a good mechanic and take care of your car. For this I would recommend this vehicle to anyone it is been amazing.
accountCircle Nan L
Low maintenance ease of operation.
I like the comfort and how it takes to the road easy to handle and maneuver, the color, the great compliments I get. I dislike that I do not get lots of miles a gallon, however, I do drive quite a bit doing errands, chores and helping others as much as possible.
accountCircle Lisa D
Roomy and comfortable town car
Very smooth comfortable roomy car. Oil changes and brakes are the only thing I've had to do to it since owning this 2005 town car.I would buy another one definitely
accountCircle Betty D
I love my car. It is big enough for taking along family or friends and has a great ride, that's smooth, and comfortable for everyone. It has a nice sound system too for playing the radio or CDs. It just has everything that I want in a car. I haven't found any problems so far. It's been running well.
My car has comfortable ride, no matter the weather. Smooth, and you barely feel any bumps in the road. Plush wide seats that feel like a living room chair.
accountCircle Eleanor S
It rides very nice and comfortable.
Its comfortable, rides nice, it's not a small car trunk is large has heated seats, radio and CD player are great.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark Marquez
Water mold nightmare
I bought the car used with 80,000 on the odometer and I noticed a heavy order of car air freshener and a stank I couldnt put my finger on . But that stank was mold and all of my floorboards were filled with water underneath the carpet padding . I vacuumed and vacuumed for three hours one day and three hours the next and there is still water soaked in the carpet padding this is a shame for Lincoln and they should of owned up to this biohazard of a mess
accountCircle Zach M
That it isn't worth paying the extra money for a luxury vehicle. You will end up paying more in the long run.
My vehicle runs fine but all of the exterior things are falling apart. Once the car hit 100,000 miles everything on the inside of the car kept falling apart.
accountCircle Shawn S
Luxury car without the price.
It is a nice car, just getting older. Suspension going, cold air, big trunk, lots of room, reliable, nice.
accountCircle Renee D
It needs a good cleaning.
I just have so many miles on the car and it needs some work done on it. It is a gas guzzler. I need a tune up. I need brakes.
accountCircle Melba N
Rear wheel drive 4. 6 Liter v-8.
My 2005 lincoln town car is a rear wheel drive vehicle with a 4. 6 V-8 engine. It has been pretty trouble free. It did have a parasitic battery drain which ran me crazy. Turned out to be in the left turn indicator. Once that was taken care of the problem was solved. Also had to replace the ac compressor and the windshield wiper motor.
accountCircle Katherine M
It's the most dependable one I have ever had. Great mileage.
Honestly I like the car. My worst complaint probably has to be all the squeaky noises it makes as it drives down the road...door panels and such. But Ford's are known to do that. Still great response time...

Lincoln Town Car Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Signature
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Executive w/Limousine Pkg
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Executive w/Livery Pkg
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Signature Limited
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Executive L w/Livery
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Signature L
239 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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2005 Lincoln Town Car Owner Reviews

4.41
39 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 3%
1 star 3%
accountCircle jesse on June 7, 2021
Best RELIABE AMERICAN CAR EVER BUILT..
I drove limos in NY in the 80's and 90's. Hundreds of thousands of miles on the Town Car .Comfort and reliability are second to none. I've owned a bunch too. From 90's versions to my current 2005. The nice thing about them is I know what small issues can arise as in the water leak that is common. Very easy fix. Reseal the area under the fresh air intake on the passenger side. Big and spacious with a great trunk, enough for a couple of bodies!! :) Minimal maintenance too. Regular gas .Big old cruiser. Will last forever with proper maintenance.
accountCircle Joseph A on March 18, 2021
Lincoln town car, a powerhouse of luxury.
The Lincoln town car is a high performance luxury machine that delivers in every aspect. Whether it be safety, comfort, drive-ability, or roadworthiness, the Lincoln town car has been one of the best vehicles I have ever driven. Trunk space, radio, heated seats, there are details you will not get anywhere else with this vehicle.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Howard D.

Comfortable, safe, good fuel economy. Great handling features including traction guard the price is sometimes out of my budget, cons are the tires being 19 are a bit expensive, the leather interior is a bit warm in the summer months.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Howard D.

The tires are 19 inch and takes a lot of shopping around to find a reasonable price, in town fuel economy is a bit low. The leather interior is a bit warm in the summer months so tint on the windows would be desirable.

Ranks #5 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2005 Lincoln Town Car has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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4.72
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4.67
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4.41

Ranks #1 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Lincoln Town Car has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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25 MPG
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25 MPG
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19 MPG

Is The 2005 Lincoln Town Car A Good Car?

Yes, it is. I like the rear wheel drive. The car gets extremely good gas mileage for a v8. It is very dependable.
Melba N.
Yes it is a really reliable ride that has an awesome comfortable ride and plenty of space inside. The maintenance on the car is pretty low and cost and the trunk space is extra size to put extra... Read More
Michael C.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

None that you would not expect from a car that age. After all it is 15 years old. I have replaced a battery, and alternator, and an intake manifold.
Melba N.
The only thing is when the air shocks go out they're really expensive to replace in the back but it is a reliable car.
Michael C.

Is The 2005 Lincoln Town Car A Good Value?

I think so. I purchased it for 4500.00 five years ago. I could probably get 3000.00 for it now. I have spent around 2000.00 in repairs.
Melba N.
It is about $52,000 new and yes it is a pretty good value for the car for as long as it lasts the years driving it and pretty low cost and maintenance to keep it up.
Michael C.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety