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2009 Lincoln Town Car Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$43,220 to $51,485

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The Lincoln Town Car fills 75% of U.S. limousine and livery fleets, and 60% of all buyers are repeat customers. Yet with its V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, and ponderous two-ton-plus weight, the Town Car represents 2003 automotive technology โ€“ it hasn't been re-engineered since then. So what keeps these loyal customers coming back?

For 2009, Lincoln offers two Town Car trims โ€“ the standard-wheelbase Signature Limited (with a 117.7-inch wheelbase) and the limousine-size, extended-wheelbase Signature L (with a 123.7-inch wheelbase). Both trims feature a flexible-fuel (FFV) 4.6-liter SOHC V8 rated at a meager 239 hp. Its 287 lb-ft of torque flow through a four-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. EPA fuel mileage estimates are 15/23 mpg.

The 2003 re-engineering brought a stronger frame with an upgraded suspension that improved handling. The big sedan understeers when pushed through the corners, but the Town Car remains relatively civil in the twisties. The automatic load-leveling rear suspension and careful engineering of the rear axle have greatly improved handling while retaining the car's silky-smooth highway manners. Steering incorporates a variable-assisted power rack-and-pinion setup. 12-inch ventilated ABS discs sit up front, with 11.5-inch ventilated discs in back. Brake Assist for emergency stops is also standard.

The interiorโ€™s front and rear bench seats carry six full-size human beings in complete luxury and quiet. Depending on the volume level of the standard eight-speaker (with subwoofer), 6-disc in-dash CD changer stereo system, you can probably hear a pin drop as the Town Car glides down the highway. The expansive dashboard holds easy-to-read gauges and plenty of burl walnut veneer. Leather abounds, as does storage for the detritus of the daily drive.

And you'll find massive storage available in the Town Carโ€™s 21-cubic-foot trunk. Lincoln claims itโ€™ll fit a weekโ€™s worth of vacation gear or, that traditional automotive measurement, four golf bags. A remote-control open and close is standard on the full-power trunk lid.

The Town Car features a long list of standard safety equipment such as: dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, crumple zones, side guard door beams, four-wheel ABS discs, All-Speed Traction Control, electronic brakeforce distribution, and a tire pressure monitor.

In addition, the Town Car has a sterling crash test record, being the first to receive a five-star rating in all five of the government test categories. And it has done this for eight years in a row (2001-2008).

While not at or even near the automotive technological forefront, the Lincoln Town Car retains a loyal buyer base due to its genuine six-passenger interior, monster trunk, silky-smooth ride, luxuriously quiet interior, tank-like safety, and economical pricing for the amount of car purchased.

CarGurus Editorial Team
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Raul G
Apr 02, 2024
Ive been dreaming bout owning., driving this type of car. I know its got to handle better than the ltd.,grand marks Ive owned. This might be the one car I can relax in., Im senior citizen afterall. Apr 02, 2024
by Gusto P
Mar 26, 2022
Its missing Nothing, maybe some vogue tires.. Lincoln town car are great. Mar 26, 2022
by Andrew V
Oct 29, 2021
These cars are tanks, super reliable, cheap and easy to fix they get 25 mpg on the highway.Oct 29, 2021

2009 Lincoln Town Car Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element ยท Single disc in-Dash CD ยท AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.0 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 11.6 ยท Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power ยท Cupholders: front ยท Keyless entry: keypad ยท Multi-function remote: trunk release ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: front ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning ยท Storage: door pockets ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.55

Engine

Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome ยท Grille color: metallic ยท License plate bracket: front

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet ยท Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench ยท Passenger seat manual adjustments: height ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: strut ยท Leveling: self leveling suspension ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle ยท Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags ยท Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity ยท 6 disc in-dash CD ยท AM/FM radio ยท 1 subwoofer ยท Total Number of Speakers: 9 ยท 190 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.0 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 11.6 ยท Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leather ยท Dash trim: wood ยท Door trim: wood ยท Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power ยท Center console: front console with storage ยท Cupholders: rear ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Easy entry: power driver seat ยท Keyless entry: keypad ยท Memorized settings: side mirrors ยท Multi-function remote: trunk release ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: rear ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning ยท Storage: storage organizer ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome ยท License plate bracket: front ยท Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests ยท Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet ยท Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front center seatbelt: lap belt ยท Rear center seatbelt: 3-point ยท Seatbelt force limiters: front ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench ยท Passenger seat power adjustments: height ยท Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside ยท Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: double wishbones ยท Leveling: self leveling suspension ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle ยท Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage ยท Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags ยท Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element ยท Single disc in-Dash CD ยท AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.0 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 11.6 ยท Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage ยท Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power ยท Cupholders: rear ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Keyless entry: keypad ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: rear ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning ยท Storage: seatback ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Engine

Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome ยท Grille color: metallic ยท License plate bracket: front

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet ยท Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench ยท Passenger seat power adjustments: height ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: strut ยท Leveling: self leveling suspension ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle ยท Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage ยท Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning ยท Dual front air conditioning zones ยท Automatic climate control rear air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags ยท Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity ยท 6 disc in-dash CD ยท AM/FM radio ยท Rear audio: separate rear audio ยท 1 subwoofer ยท Total Number of Speakers: 9 ยท 190 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel ยท Front brake diameter: 12.0 ยท Front brakes: ventilated disc ยท Rear brake diameter: 11.6 ยท Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage ยท Center console trim: leather ยท Dash trim: wood ยท Door trim: wood ยท Floor Mat Material: carpet ยท Floor Mats: front ยท Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power ยท Center console: front console with storage ยท Cupholders: front ยท Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming ยท Easy entry: power driver seat ยท Keyless entry: keypad ยท Memorized settings: driver seat ยท Multi-function remote: keyless entry ยท One-touch windows: 1 ยท Power outlet(s): 12V front ยท Power steering: speed-proportional ยท Reading lights: front ยท Rear power outlet: 12V ยท Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable ยท Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls ยท Storage: storage organizer ยท Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome ยท License plate bracket: front ยท Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable ยท Number of front headrests: 2 ยท Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: fleet ยท Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power ยท Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front center seatbelt: lap belt ยท Rear center seatbelt: 3-point ยท Seatbelt force limiters: front ยท Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height ยท Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench ยท Passenger seat power adjustments: height ยท Rear headrests: adjustable ยท Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside ยท Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear ยท Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Front Spring Type: coil springs ยท Front Suspension Classification: independent ยท Front Suspension Type: strut ยท Leveling: self leveling suspension ยท Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers ยท Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs ยท Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle ยท Rear Suspension Type: watts linkage ยท Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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