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6 Seats
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20 MPG
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Overview
The Good
- Interior space
- Ride comfort
- Five-star crash-test ratings
- Stability
- Driving ease
The Bad
- Brake performance
- Seat support
- Price
- Fuel economy
What to Know
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Power-adjustable pedals
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239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8
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Rear-wheel drive
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Body-on-frame construction
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Formal appearance
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Regular- or extended-length body
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2010 Lincoln Town Car Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
Vehicle Overview
Lincoln’s rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan has received only minimal changes since 2003; 2010 continues that trend. The Town Car comes in two trim levels: Signature Limited and Signature L. The Signature L sedan is 6 inches longer than its mate in both overall length and wheelbase. Two additional series are available for limousine and livery use.
New for 2010
There are no significant changes on the Lincoln Town Car.
Exterior
The Town Car’s formal appearance leads off with a chrome vertical-bar grille that’s flanked by quad-beam halogen headlights. A stand-up ornament is mounted at the front of the hood. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional.
- Standard models are 215.4 inches long on a 117.7-inch wheelbase; the extended-length L sedans are 221.4 inches long overall with a 123.7-inch wheelbase.
- Standard 17-inch wheels
- Optional daytime running lights
- Optional xenon headlamps
Interior
The Town Car seats up to six occupants and is equipped with a 40/20/40-split front bench seat. The seats are trimmed in premium leather. The extended-length Signature L has heated rear seats, a folding rear armrest, remote audio and climate controls, and rear-located seat-position controls for the outboard front passenger seat. Interior features include:
- Programmable power-adjustable pedals
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger
- Power lumbar support
- Rear parking sensors
- Heated front seats an...
Vehicle Overview
Lincoln’s rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan has received only minimal changes since 2003; 2010 continues that trend. The Town Car comes in two trim levels: Signature Limited and Signature L. The Signature L sedan is 6 inches longer than its mate in both overall length and wheelbase. Two additional series are available for limousine and livery use.
New for 2010
There are no significant changes on the Lincoln Town Car.
Exterior
The Town Car’s formal appearance leads off with a chrome vertical-bar grille that’s flanked by quad-beam halogen headlights. A stand-up ornament is mounted at the front of the hood. High-intensity-discharge headlights are optional.
- Standard models are 215.4 inches long on a 117.7-inch wheelbase; the extended-length L sedans are 221.4 inches long overall with a 123.7-inch wheelbase.
- Standard 17-inch wheels
- Optional daytime running lights
- Optional xenon headlamps
Interior
The Town Car seats up to six occupants and is equipped with a 40/20/40-split front bench seat. The seats are trimmed in premium leather. The extended-length Signature L has heated rear seats, a folding rear armrest, remote audio and climate controls, and rear-located seat-position controls for the outboard front passenger seat. Interior features include:
- Programmable power-adjustable pedals
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger
- Power lumbar support
- Rear parking sensors
- Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inserts
Under the Hood
The Town Car’s 4.6-liter V-8 has 239 horsepower and 287 pounds-feet of torque. The V-8 is flex-fuel capable.
- Four-speed automatic is the only transmission
- Standard traction control
Safety
Safety features include:
- Dual-stage front airbags
- Side-impact airbags
- Standard antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
Read reviews that mention:
Extremely comfortable and reliable car.
This is one of the few great cruisers. Very safe, reliable, comfortable, and cheap to maintain big cruiser. Nothing breaks on these. Just do your regular maintenance. Everybody loves riding in my “... Read full review
Hate to See Lincoln Towncars Go
These cars were one of the last of the big luxury cars, very reliable and very powerful. The ride is great and extremely comfortable and the appointments and room are just phenomenal. We have only had... Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Recalls
The 2010 Lincoln Town Car currently has 3 recalls