TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS A CHIME SOUNDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRETENSIONER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FOR THE SEAT BELTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, A DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPL…
2006 lincoln Town Car airbags problems
severe 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Want to report similar problem others seem to be reporting. When starting the car you hear 5 chimes/beeps repeating five times. The airbag light remains lit the entire time. On extended trips the chimes/beeps comes on again roughly every thirty minutes. Being directly linked to the airbag I’m surprised to find that this has yet to be recalled especially since many other towncar owners are reportin…
AT ABOUT THE 83,500 MILEAGE MARK AN AIRBAG DASH INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A SERIES OF 5 CHIMES PLAYED. THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CHIMES WOULD PLAY PERIODICALLY WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THAT WAS FIXED FOR ABOUT $780. ABOUT 1-WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD BY THE SAME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CHIME ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
AIRBAG AND SEATBELT ORANGE COLORED LIGHT HAS COME ON DASHBOARD; 5 CHIMES X 5 TIMES STARTING CAR AND EVERY HALF HOUR THEREAFTER; CAR TO GARAGE, ON DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER, FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT REMOVED; SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER BAD; UNKNOWN WITH AIRBAG; DEALERSHIP STATES CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY; MILEAGE IS 57209.3; SEAT BELT LAP AND SHOULDER HARNESS HAVE LOCKED INTO PLACE AFTER ADJUSTMENT SINCE CAR PURCHASE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR AND THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
WITHIN A MILE OF LEAVING HOME, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON & STARTED BEEPING. DRIVER GLANCED DOWN TO CHECK SEATBELT ONLY TO FIND THAT IT WAS COMING UNLATCHED. IN THE BRIEF SECONDS THAT IT TOOK TO GLANCE DOWN & BACK UP, DRIVER WAS ALREADY LEAVING THE ROAD AND IN A PANIC, ACCIDENTALLY HIT GAS INSTEAD OF BRAKE. CAR WAS TOTALLED. THE ONLY AIRBAG THAT DEPLOYED WAS THE STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER SUST…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION ON THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER AND BUCKLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THAT COMPONENT. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER THE LEFT SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 lincoln Town Car?
It's a meaningful issue. 55 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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