Lincoln Town Car check engine light comes on

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer however, the contact stated that he repaired the vehicle independently with aftermarket parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

2008 lincoln town car. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs and parts on car because it was under warranty. *ta the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated, a mechanic informed the consumer the issue was related to the catalytic converter . Also, the fuel tank had to replaced.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · 137,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine began to misfire. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the engine manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, on a separate occasion the front lower control arm fractured and collapsed onto the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Engine · 118,000 miles · GA

I was driving as usual and the intake manifold cracked or had been cracking over time. The engine made a ping noise and the coolant was leaking down into the engine. The engine light came on immediately. The manifold, thermostat, and gaskets had to be repaired. The cost for this repair was over $1,200.00.

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Engine · 88,787 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln town car. While driving 55 MPH the check engine soon service light illuminated. He noticed that there was no water in the engine. The dealer confirmed that the water in the manifold penetrated it and caused the engine to fail. The dealer replaced the manifold and the engine for $6,200. The failure mileage was 88,787. Updated 02/18/10. *lj the consumer stated the manifold cracked and water leaked in the motor. The dealer stated the engine was ruined. Updated 09/07/10

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car. While driving 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal was depressed, but the cruise control would not deactivate. The brake pedal had to be depressed twice before the cruise control deactivated. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 164,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine · 106,895 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving 65 MPH, the engine began to overheat and the check engine light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and noticed antifreeze on the engine. The dealer stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and they made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 106,895 and current mileage was 111,082.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln town car. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The power brakes and steering lost power and the check engine warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the intake manifold had a leak. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

1995 lincoln town car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. *ts the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. The replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. The dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. The dealer refused to honor the warranty. The shift lamp was inoperative. The dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift bulb. The horn sounded weak. The tech recommended that the consumer replace both horns. There was a lot of play in the steering wheel. The tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. The heater blew out cold air. The dealer replaced the blend door actuator. *nm the consumer stated every morning, the vehicle had to be jumped started. The dealer stated the lighting control module which was no longer manufactured, was causing the battery to drain. The air suspension was replaced three times. Updated 08/15/12

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Engine · 117,000 miles · PA

Dt: contact stated the vehicle stalled at low speeds and the engine light was on. He was told by an independent mechanic it was a manifold leak. The dealer has not been contacted. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. Due to the excessive expense no repairs have been made.