Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the coating on the rims was wearing down and prevent air from remaining in the tires. As a result, she must constantly place air in the tires. The tire dealer stated that the rims needed to be replaced. In addition, the head lamps have to be replaced for the second time because they hold condensation, which shorts out the electrical system. Lastly, the seat belts stick and are difficult to use properly. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 102,000.
1998 Lincoln Town Car lights problems
12 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights9
- Turn signal: switch1
- Tail lights1
- Hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln Town Car lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
- Remedy
- Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.
Recall number 98V028000 · Recall details
What 1998 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Use of the hazard lights resulted in failure of the control module and ultimate failure of both the hazard lights and the turn signals. This occurred in september of 2005 and again in december 2006. The turn signal/ hazard light control had to be replace in both incidents.
Consumer noticed when brakes were depressed tail lights did not illuminate. The manufacturer was contacted.
Unsafe driving conditions at night due to excess condensation build-up in the headlight assemblies. This is prevalent on many vehicles being manufactured in the u.s.a due faulty assembly and improper sealant.
Headlight lenses are discolored, causing poor visibility while driving at night. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
More and more cars are appearing on the road with "discharge" blue headlamps. I'm 67 and find driving at night much more difficult when blue headlamps are coming toward me. Other elderly people tell me that these headlamps on other cars are much more dazzeling. I hate to think what night driving will be like when the majority of cars have the super-bright "discharge" lamps. Has and study been done to determine what limits should be placed on the "dazzle power" of headlamps. Thanks.
Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across road, and it became more severe at 70 MPH or more. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong. *ak the lights aimed too high die to head lamps misalignment.
The left and right headlight gaskets are prematurely detaching from the headlight frame. The manufacture or dealer will not cover this expense.
While driving at night the headlights are not bright enough to be seen in front of the vehicle. The light is very dim, it shines to the sides of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted and made adjustments, but it has not corrected the problem. Also, manufacturer has been contacted, and they are saying this is a normal characteristic of design.
Because of the headlight design headlights do not provide enough lighting of road from the side. When used on low/high beam. This is a major concern when going around a sharp curve. The dealer has been notified about the problem. Please provide any further information.
Questions about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car lights
Does the 1998 Lincoln Town Car have lights problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Lincoln Town Car lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V028000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Town Car have the most lights problems?
The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most lights complaints are 1997 (17 complaints), 1996 (14 complaints) and 1995 (12 complaints).
Other 1998 Lincoln Town Car problems
Engine 34Brakes 20Suspension 19Visibility 16Electrical 15Body 14Steering 13Transmission 11Acceleration 7Fuel system 7Tires 3Seats 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Locks 1Seat belts 1
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