I've had plenty of Lincoln in the bay over the years, and the speed-control complaints on these don't surprise me. 142 on the NHTSA record across 19 model-year entries (2005–2016) is not a fluke. The 2005 Lincoln Town Car leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 39 crash reports and 18 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 54 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 53,434 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin LINCOLN / CRUISE CONTROL
19 model-year entries · 2005–2016
Lincoln cruise control problems
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Lincoln vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
142
Recalls
0
Year-models
19
Avg fix
$600
39crashes
18injuries
Worst-affected Lincoln model-years for cruise control Top 19 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
2005 Lincoln Town Car
27 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Lincoln Town Car
23 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Lincoln Town Car
18 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Lincoln MKS
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Lincoln LS
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 Lincoln MKX
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 Lincoln MKX
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Lincoln MKX
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Lincoln Navigator
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 Lincoln MKX
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 Lincoln MKZ
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Lincoln MKS
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Lincoln MKZ
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Lincoln Town Car
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Lincoln MKX
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Lincoln Navigator
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
Common questions
How many Lincoln cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
142 complaints across 19 model-year entries from 2005 to 2016. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Lincoln.
Which Lincoln model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car leads with 27 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Town Car (23) and 2006 Town Car (18).
What does it cost to fix Lincoln cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Lincoln lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Lincoln cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Lincoln vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Lincoln.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.