4 Star Reviews for 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.38/5 Average
64 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Lincoln's full-size luxury car receives an extensive reengineering for 2003 designed to make it safer, quieter and more luxurious than before. Major hardware revisions include a redesigned frame and modifications to the suspension, steering and braking systems. The standard V8 engine is also more powerful. Visually, the Town Car is more formal in appearance, and the old-fashioned Lincoln "star" hood ornament is back by popular demand. Creature comforts are addressed by the addition of newly standard equipment, increased storage space, additional safety features and improved interior materials.

Pros:
  • Roomy interior, quiet cabin, throaty V8 engine, huge trunk, availability of a long-wheelbase model.
Cons:
  • Lack of brand prestige, poor expected resale value.

User Reviews:

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  • Easy to Love and Easy to Drive - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    Great Ride compared to 02 Towny, THIS IS the AUTO to be Ridin the Freeway/Tollway or anyway. Yes, Yes,Yes rear drive American luxury is the best!! Auto wipers, lights, radar, sonar, compass, nav system, and lots of ROOMMMMMMMM. And...while inside the weather is so delightful!! Everything operates with ease (I programmed the home-link). The T Car is so easy to drive. Great brakes, acceleration and nimble handling. Outside is, well...outside and Im inside chillin or warmin and cruisin. Love when the radar/sonar shuts off my audio system!!

  • Very nice but it could be better - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    This is a pretty good car. You will enjoy the roominess and the ride. For my liking I find the seats could be more comfortable. The inflatable back support inflates a little too high in the lower back area. It misses the spot. I personally find my right knee hits the dashboard where the radio controls are. I think this car has terrific potential. Hopefully as the years pass Lincoln Mercury will make it a real winner.

  • Great ride; Rear End Problems - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    Bought this used Town Car after having owned a 1996 Executive. Better car; better ride; great styling. Around 72K mi developed noise in rear end. Im now informed that I need a bearing kit for the rear axle. Wearout at less than 75K mi is unsatisfactory. Ford had a recall on "some" 2003 TCs, but not mine. Also had to replace brake rotors. They seem to warp easily and require regular turning (maybe its new metallic type pads). Overall, I still love the car and Ill stay with it

  • Happy Warrior - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    Licoln has put back into this model all the things they removed after the 1996 Town Car.Passengers all comment about how well it drives and how functional the insides is.

  • Great Car - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    Great car. Some problems with the A/C. The power of a Mustang with top of the line luxury. Would recommend to anyone.

  • Homicidal car at best - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    I purchased this "Florida driven" vehicle in April of 2011. It had 70k original miles on it which was one of the selling points. The minute I drove it off the lot, the problems began. Power drivers seat died $360, a/c compressor $500, engine manifold cracked and leaked coolant all over engine damaging spark plugs and cylinders $2000+, bi-polar alarm system $450, engine shuts off randomly when driving but starts back up instantly(??) and this weeks newest problem is an exhaust leak which was estimated to be about $250 at local garage. Next sedan will most definitely be either a Cadillac Deville or Mercedes S-Class. This Town Car is a death trap on wheels.

  • My Towncar - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    This model has less driver, and especally passenger-side, legroom than previous years. Two much attention has breen given to rear passenger comfort in this area at the sacrifice to the front seat occupants. The power plant is anemic - underpowered and virtually no performance - needs a minimum 5.0L and ideally a 5.7L or 6.0L engine. Other than these issues, a well designed, comfortable vehicle for the money.

  • What a Bargin ! - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    I was between the new Infiniti M45 & the new mid-year Town Car, the Limited Edition Cartier. The Infiniti had more optional toys and what I thought was exterior styling more to my taste. I thought the M45 was beautiful from any angle. I drove both. The T.C. was the winner for smoothness and comfort. The M45 was tight inside, especially in the rear and legroom in front. Price was the clincher! Both listed just dollars apart. Infiniti dealer would give just $1,300 off MSRLP and there was no factory rebate. The TC had $4,000 rebate & $3,500 off MSRLP & $1,000 owner loyality bonus, for $8,500 of MSRLP. That closed the deal.

  • Good car overall, but not great. - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    The radio is not as good (sensitive) as my 2000 TC. The engine is noisy, not throaty as some describe. Transmission doesnt shift as smooth as my 2000. Handling is much improved. I like the car overall, but wish some things were as good as my 2000.

  • I only do 2,000 miles a year, but luv it - 2003 Lincoln Town Car
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    In the 6,000 miles I have there has not been a single adjustment needed, not problem to be fixed. I love the car very much. Its the Special Mid-Year model, the "Limited Edition"in that Silver-Green Fire mist color. 1,000s of compliments on the color! Car needs 70 horsepower more, otherwise near perfect. Love the power closing trunk- toy. Love the moonroof and the in the trunk out of the way CD Changer with the single slot in dash CD. Sadly, for 05 they dumped that (along with Autolamp system & Rainsense wipers (I mean WHAT are they thinking? These are standard on a Toyota Avalon & not available on a 05 TC at any price?) I find the drivers door very heavy and it not easy to open !

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