Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the vehicle would not steer properly. An independent repair shop determined the idler arm seized to work and it was replaced.
1998 Lincoln Town Car: engine failure
5 of the 154 complaints about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 36 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
- 20081
- 20071
- 20062
- 20051
- 20042
- 20032
- 20012
- 19985
- 19973
- 19963
- 19943
- 19934
- 19925
- 19902
What owners say
Complete engine failure. 1998 linclon purchased 9/6/98. Original owner and car is maintained at dealership at approx 3500 miles. Full complement of oil at time of incident. 56087 miles. Fv826006arm 4.6l . 1lnfm83wiwy718403. Engine was replaced.
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
Possible engine failure caused leakage. Yh
While driving up an incline wheels started spinning and the engine died due to traction control malfunctioning. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said it was normal. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car?
5 of 154 owner complaints about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car (3%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car?
There are 0 recalls and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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