Sell your 2005 Lincoln Town Car for cash

The 2005 Lincoln Town Car is a full-size car that came with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Lincoln Town Car at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines4.6L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Town Car's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Town Car. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the vehicle speed control, typically around 64,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2005 Lincoln Town Car recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringNov 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V704000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the…

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringAug 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V385000

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine…

Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemNov 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V518000

On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Risk: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

Common 2005 Town Car problems

Owners have filed 119 complaints about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car with NHTSA. 17 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 18 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Vehicle Speed Control32
  • Air Bags20
  • Seat Belts10
  • Service Brakes9
  • Steering8
  • Electrical System7

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Vehicle Speed Control64,000 mi
  • Air Bags65,000 mi
  • Seat Belts62,000 mi
  • Service Brakes74,000 mi
  • Steering128,000 mi
  • Electrical System74,000 mi

2005 Lincoln Town Car service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 36 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Electrical System3
  • Parking Brake3
  • Structure3
  • Air2
  • Electrical System2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · TSB 20-2233

    This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may e

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2016 · SSM 46085

    The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 2005 Town Car: questions

How much is a 2005 Lincoln Town Car worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Town Car that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Town Cars that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Town Car with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Town Car?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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