1998 Lincoln Town Car body problems

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Body, Engine · RI

all body frame has rust.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to successfully jump start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the contact was then informed that the wiring harness was damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that rain would leak in through the windows during rainy weather. The manufacturer was not made aware of either failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Body · 89,000 miles · MO

Last year I first noticed that after a hard rain the rear drivers passenger door would have water sloshing around in it. Now the rear passenger side floor board is almost constantly wet. Rain and carwashes make the problem worse but even a big puddle can soak it again.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Body · 117,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. Since early february of 2009, water builds up in the door of the vehicle after it rains or the vehicle is washed. In addition, the interior of the vehicle becomes wet everytime it rains. The contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect and would like someone to look into the issue. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Body · GA

Winshield gutter, by design, dumps water directly onto firewall where ventilation system plenum is attached, resulting in interior leak

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Body, Engine · 95,000 miles · MI

While the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a dealership and the mechanic determined the problem was due to engine failure. *ak about an inch away on the wheel well, there was a 1/4 hole which allowed saltwater from the left front tire to be sprayed up and caused corrosion to accumulate in the fuse box. *sc

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 48,000 miles · NY

1) leak from manifold, involved replacing whole manifold. 2) paint peeling from bumpers. 3) air conditioner blower motor failure. 4) special switch device located under dashboard that controls cooling/heating for the vents in the dashboard failure. 5) generator warning lamp failure.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Body · LA

Water began to come into my car when it rained. One day it flooded into the front passenger side floor board. There was a gasket between the fresh air duct on the outside of the car leading to the interior. The repairman found that the gasket was crimped from the factory during installation. This repairman stated that he had seen this problem many with this make and model as well as with two other ford models. This repair cost me several hundred dollars. My entire dash had to be removed as well as both front seats.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Body · NJ

Water leaked into the vehicle, the cause was unknown.

Filed Oct 6, 1999 · Body · MO

Door hinges are loose, causing door not to function properly. If a door is opened on an incline, it will close back on the driver. Dealer has seen vehicle and could not repair the doors.