2009 Lincoln Town Car: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2009 Lincoln Town Car is a reshaped retail lineup built around two trims: Signature Limited and the stretched Signature L. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no redesign or major safety or infotainment upgrade.
About the 2009 Lincoln Town Car
3rd generation Town Car (1998-2011), in the late years of the 2003 reengineering/update cycle.
Lincoln positions the Town Car as a traditional full-size luxury sedan built around space, comfort and simple controls. Its appeal is the classic big-sedan formula: a quiet ride, leather-and-wood cabin trim, generous seating for six and a very large trunk. It stands apart from many rival luxury sedans of its time by offering a factory long-wheelbase version, making rear-seat comfort a major part of the model’s identity.
The Signature Limited is the core 2009 Town Car, with leather seating, heated front seats, walnut trim, rear parking sensors, and a power-operated trunk lid. The Signature L focuses on rear passengers, adding a 6-inch wheelbase stretch, heated rear seats, rear audio and climate controls, and substantially more rear legroom. Both are six-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sedans powered by a 4.6-liter V8 and four-speed automatic.
What changed, by category
2009 Lincoln Town Car specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.6 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 239 hp | 239 hp |
| Torque | 287 lb-ft | 287 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 21 cu-ft | 21 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 45.4 in | 39.6 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2009 Lincoln Town Car compared with the 2008 model?
The main change is a two-trim retail lineup made up of Signature Limited and Signature L. Lincoln also identifies the carryover 4.6-liter V8 as flexible-fuel capable and makes minor instrumentation and window-control updates.
Is the 2009 Lincoln Town Car a redesigned model?
No, the 2009 Lincoln Town Car is not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation and keeps the same basic platform, formal exterior design, rear-wheel drive, V8, and four-speed automatic.
What is the difference between the 2009 Town Car Signature Limited and Signature L?
The Signature L is the longer, rear-seat-focused version. It adds a 6-inch wheelbase stretch, extra rear legroom, heated rear seats, rear audio and climate controls, and controls that let a rear passenger move the front-passenger seat.
Did the 2009 Lincoln Town Car receive new safety equipment?
No major safety equipment was added for 2009. ABS, traction control, front-seat side airbags, and rear parking sensors carry over.
Does the 2009 Lincoln Town Car have a flex-fuel engine?
Yes, Lincoln identifies the 2009 Town Car’s 4.6-liter V8 as flexible-fuel capable. The engine remains paired with a four-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.