I had to replace the all plastic intake manifold on my 1999 Town car at around 95000 miles with the updated manifold.Lucky for me that mine just started with a small crack and a small leak but i have read of others that had a total blowout on the road so if your looking at a Town Car or any ford product between 1996 to 2001 with the 4.6 then you need to check the front of the manifold as the original one will be all plastic and the updated one will be aluminum across the front.If you find one with the original all plastic manifold and it is in such good shape with no leaks you decide to buy then have the updated manifold installed right away because it's not if but when it will fail and it will fail. The 4.6 was designed with a plastic intake manifold, and from model years 1996 to 2001, this manifold was prone to failure. The plastic is subjected to thousands of heat/cool cycles, in which the manifold will expand and contract. Ford designed the earlier manifolds with the alternator bracket mounted right into the plastic, which puts a great deal of stress on the material. As a result, it can crack and split without warning, especially at the front or rear. In addition, the fittings for the heater hose (at rear) and coolant temperature sensor (at front) can loosen and eventually fail. In either case, pressurized coolant will leak from the failure point and immediately cause the vehicle to overheat. In the case of the fittings, coolant may weep and puddle for months around the fitting (and often in a fuel injector well) before it finally gives way. Past model year 2001, Ford addressed this with a newly designed manifold that uses cast aluminum at the failure points and a redesigned thermostat mount. Unfortunately, if yours has failed and you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, it won't do you much good.
For my 1997, the common problems were the coolant leak from the intake manifold and failed air bags in the rear suspension. I only had the manifold problem, and the updated design replacement manifold never failed.
@@brianheaven6237 Rear air bags are super common. That's why several difference companies sell the replacement springs if you don't feel like taking a pair from a Crown Vic or Marquis.
My 01 was like that I think I took my car to my mechanic twice because of that crack it would leak and drip into the spark plugs so eventually my car would start to shake up at a stop get the codes for a cylinder misfires after the 2nd time I finally got it fixed it was a pricey job but definitely needed.
Very nice and beautiful car. I own a 2004 town car ultimate. I love the way it drives and how smooth it is. It's so quiet you can hear yourself think. I plan on buying a newer year model in the near future.
@@jermansanchez2595 It uses gas But not that much, you can get 25 miles per gallon in highway cruising, something between 15 to 17 miles per gallon in town and it's full is 20 gallons
@@JohnSmith-wd9rc , are you the original owner? If so, how many times have you had to replace the intake manifold gasket, front end suspension and rear air suspension? I have an '04. Bought atv93K. Replaced intake manifold at 150k, rear suspension at 115k. nees $1500 of fron end suspension at 190k.
Great video!!! I appreciate it!! It is always a town car if l am in the states for vacation or for special tours. They are reliable,. quiet and luxurious. Almost perfect 🔝👍Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🔝👍
I own 8 Lincolns starting with 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet to 2018 Lincoln Navigator L out of all my Lincolns my 1996 Lincoln Town Car is the best riding, driving car greatest ride I have ever driven . Bring Back the TOWN CAR on the same platform
I completely agree. My 1997 Lincoln Town Car had seats that were literally as comfortable as my sofa at home, and a fantastic soft ride. My 2003 and 2004 models are nice, but the seats aren't nearly as comfortable and the ride is not as smooth.
Beautiful car! I knew a livery service driver who replaced one around 2001 with a $40K Cadillac with a V8 Northstar engine. It did not work out well maintenance wise, so back he went to Lincolns. He’d run it 24/7, changing the oil every two weeks. I still see him around, still driving a Town Car. I had a gf at the time who needed a ride to a Dr.’s appointment. I arranged for the livery guy to take her, explaining that he‘d arrive with a new Cadillac limo. Next day she complained that it wasn’t a limo! Not luxurious enough I assume...
This makes me want to find a newer one. I've had a 2000 for 9 years. Power Seat broke a month and a half ago. But bought car with my dad and always cared for it. Still great. New ones look nice, but I miss the Lincoln logo on tail lights.
The very best was the 1997 model, bigger and smoother ride. They are hard to find in good condition, and parts are becoming hard to find also. I really miss my 1997 Towncar.
@@bonapartist The local ford dealer wasn't much help. I took it to a high school friend who has his own shop. He said the gears connecting the motor to the seat were stripped. I am going to take it to a different ford dealer when I need my next service soon. I'll bring mine back and keep it. It just won't be as easy as I thought.
@@brianheaven6237 The 1997 does look nice. At least you still have a town car. When I bought mine with my dad, the next month he had to go buy him a new car with Sun roof. 9 years later, I still have my town car, my father has passed, and his brand new Hyundai was sold because it just was not as good as they thought. But we still have his Nissan Pickup. Enjoy your ride.
beautiful TC! I have one same as yours, same color, same year, and i love it! very comfortable, some people been asking you how is to drive in the snow, for me was fine, with the traction control have not problem at all
The last true American large luxury car with a full frame, V8, rear drive and true duals (from the manifold back, not from mid-point back). I bought my 1998 brand new, Green Charcoal with camel interior, which now just turned 121,000 miles. No issues or part changes until beyond 100,000. The alternator, AC clutch fan, spark plugs and coils then air compressor. I also changed the air springs for Arnott as the compressor failed to play things safe. Started with front suspension components, upper/lower ball joints, tie rod and drag link ends with shocks on the way. None of which were bad, simply staying ahead of things. All OEM Motorcraft parts by the way. If you by cheap parts, expect cheap quality/short life. So you can see how reliable, not to mention extremely simple these cars are. I hate it when owners swap the air ride for coil springs! Considering no tool other than a jack are required to remove them. Pull the pin, push down and smack the bottom. Twenty-minutes per side and another half hour on the compressor. Done. And don't tell me they ride better because I've road in and driven my uncles 2001 with steel springs.
I have a 2003 town car to and I love mi ride I have a 2017 Escalade with 26k miles and I have to said my town car rides better than the Escalade for sure that is unbelievable but is the truth the suspension on this car is amazing
I have a 2006 Signature & also in excellent shape which bought used. When I got it it had just over 50, 000 miles & now have 70,000 some miles. Mine doesn't have wood on steering wheel but like to get a Limited eventuality.
You are most welcome. They have such a smooth luxury car ride, but with the maintenance cost of a Ford. I have yet to find another luxury car with a smooth ride and reasonable maintenance costs. My friend has a BMW 7 series, and a burnt out headlight bulb costs him $1500. My car shares many maintenance parts with the police car Ford Crown Victoria so parts are reasonable and available.
I have a 2004 paid 1000$ in Canada I'm thinking of selling it but i keep thinking and thinking but I'm still driving it every day. Everyone who sit in my car can't believe how this rides.
Very nice specimen for 2003 signature that was the only year that signature had heated seats in that body style. 2004 and newer signature was the base model.....
Love my silver 03 Cartier and my white 04 Ultimate. Just beautiful cars. If you do want to convert the air ride you can get nice Moog springs for under $100. I got tired of the air ride maintenance cost (plus driving home dragging your a**). I cannot tell much difference in the ride. Get one with the factory navi system. The stock Alpine radio/cd units have an issue where the radio stops working. You are left using a cassette tape adapter to listen to your phone or CD's only. No mp3's. That or swap the unit out.
I loved my 2003 TC...it had 200K miles on it and ran flawless until the rear end went out in rush hour downtown Tampa.FL traffic!! My own fault though as I knew I had a seal leak and just kept adding fluid...yes, not easy to do either!!! Anyway, I loved that car more than any car and it was my 7th Town Car over the years..The rear end mishap was an excuse to get another car!
Ls430 vs Lincoln town car is a good match up. Both have cheap maintenance and parts, and they both will last a really long time with plenty of space and comfort
I wouldn't buy any car with that many miles, unless that was all you could potentially afford. There are so many things that we're out when cars get that old.
Brian Heaven with Lincoln Town cars with high mileage would it be safe to drive long distances, will I need to sign up for AAA, In case I would need to tow from one state to another. Which Lincoln Town car years should I avoid. There’s a 03 Lincoln Town car with 27k miles for $10k on c list in New Hampshire
@@jco5679 I had to replace the all plastic intake manifold on my 1999 Town car at around 95000 miles with the updated manifold.Lucky for me that mine just started with a small crack and a small leak but i have read of others that had a total blowout on the road so if your looking at a Town Car or any ford product between 1996 to 2001 with the 4.6 then you need to check the front of the manifold as the original one will be all plastic and the updated one will be aluminum across the front.If you find one with the original all plastic manifold and it is in such good shape with no leaks you decide to buy then have the updated manifold installed right away because it's not if but when it will fail and it will fail. The 4.6 was designed with a plastic intake manifold, and from model years 1996 to 2001, this manifold was prone to failure. The plastic is subjected to thousands of heat/cool cycles, in which the manifold will expand and contract. Ford designed the earlier manifolds with the alternator bracket mounted right into the plastic, which puts a great deal of stress on the material. As a result, it can crack and split without warning, especially at the front or rear. In addition, the fittings for the heater hose (at rear) and coolant temperature sensor (at front) can loosen and eventually fail. In either case, pressurized coolant will leak from the failure point and immediately cause the vehicle to overheat. In the case of the fittings, coolant may weep and puddle for months around the fitting (and often in a fuel injector well) before it finally gives way. Past model year 2001, Ford addressed this with a newly designed manifold that uses cast aluminum at the failure points and a redesigned thermostat mount. Unfortunately, if yours has failed and you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, it won't do you much good.
Ah yes the Town Car. The one car where you could own one and be employed as a busser at a restaurant then become employed as a bigwig executive, and still would be an appropriate car to drive around.
@@prettyboiikicks3755 The wheelbase itself is longer IIRC. But it's still about the same to drive, you won't notice a difference. Gets almost the same MPG too, as the normal version. L versions are really hard to find in good condition nowadays.
@@danielpassigmailcom The longer wheelbase actually makes for a smoother ride on the road. And yes the overall car is 6 in longer. In fact when you open the rear door you can see trim covering where they cut the body to insert the extra 6 in. All the additional 6 in is in the rear seat area. Not sure but I believe the frame is also cut at the factory with an extra 6 inches spliced into it.
That town car is great swapping in a Ford Powerstroke diesel engine. That gives me the suggestion thinking all Lincoln Town Cars deserve diesel engine swaps as that option.
The wood on the steering wheel is REAL wood. The rest of the wood look trim in the car is not real wood. Why do ppl talk about stuff they don’t have any idea about. Goobers
I kind of feel bad for this guy. Based on how he describes the features on his car, it sounds like he never owned a car before. But he did pick a nice one!
Like yr video those r great cars. I have a Crown Vic and Marauder. Any issues with the car and how many miles? Have u replaced air suspension in back? Good u modernized it with new updated radio.
This one has 98,000 and no major repairs yet. I had a 1997 with 230,000 miles, and did have to replace the intake manifold as they get water leaks. I never have replaced an air suspension, but would try to stay stock if needed as the ride is so nice.
I too wish they had increased the power of the Lincoln. My 1997 had 180hp, my 2003 n 2004 had 240 hp. There was a 2003 (?) Mercury Maurader that had an aluminum block and dohc making 300 hp, but the engine didn't make it to the Lincoln.
I lost my Grand Marquis GS due to a car acident. I'm stuck between a Grand Marquis or Town Car. This makes me want a Town Car even more. How hard was it to install your aftermarket stereo? I heard some Town Cars come with premium audio. My Grand Marquis was so easy.
Bought mine from Crutchfield, and they made it rather easy with installation instructions and harness adapters. They will also help you on the phone if needed. Just be careful to make the connection for the subwoofer and check it before buttoning up the dash. I didn't make it correctly and lost my subwoofer, but was too lazy to take the dash apart again.....
How is driving this car in the snow? How much better is the aftermarket radio from the factory one? Do the radio controls on the steering wheel still work with your aftermarket radio?
Most any rear wheel drive car is poor in the snow, including this one. Buy snow tires (like Blizzak) if you can n keep them mounted on spare rims. The radio doesn't sound better than stock, but the OEM failed n now I have HD radio, Bluetooth phone n radio, plus flash drive music. Steering wheel controls work with extra converter box.
@@brianheaven6237 - I just bought a spare set of Lincoln rims along with a set of Michelin snow tires, so I'll see how well they work this winter. Good to know about the radio and it's nice that the steering wheel controls still work (with the converter box). Do you have experience with this car in the snow on the Blizzak snow tires? If so, then how would you rate it / describe it? Any tips that you could share with us on that? Much appreciated!
I had Blizzak snow tires on my 1997 Towncar. It was much better than with just the all season tires, but still it is rear wheel drive and not as good as a Subaru with just all season tires. I kept cable chains in the trunk just in case, used them once.
The storage bins in the trunk: I see that you have a metal frame or something holding them in place. Is that frame attached somewhere to the car? I like the idea, I want to do it too
Hi Ian. I cheated a bit and made them from wood, then painted it silver to look fancy. They are held in place just with heavy duty velcro, using the hook side to grab the OEM carpet. The velcro is about 1 inch wide, and has it's own adhesive (probably from Home Depot). As an update, in my newest Towncar, I just put the velcro on the bottom of the storage bins and didn't bother with the frame at all.
Nice serial killer trunk . All the tools of the trade bondages saws knifes duck and all kind of other tapes in neatly organized plastic containers . Gps for marking disposal spots . Only the bodies missing after the job well done until the next one
Yes. When I ordered the radio from Crutchfield I told them I wanted to retain the steering wheel controls so they included an adapter to keep the steering wheel controls functional.
The car that you see in the video was one with a wrecking yard title, and it had a lot of electrical problems so I sold it. I later bought a 2004 one owner town car, and it has worked out very well. I used to take my 1997 Town Car on very long road trips, from Seattle to Mexico and from Seattle to Yellowstone with no problems at all and it's very comfortable. I plan to take a similar trip in the 2004 this month.
No offense, but Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis are still the best cars to drive anywhere, not just America...lol. I love my '07 MGM Ultimate Edition, here in Newfoundland, Canada.
The car in the video was a 2003 model with a salvage title. I think it had a difficult difficult life before me and had lots of electrical problems that I couldn't entirely fix. I traded it in on a 2004 single owner Towncar, and that one is going just great. I will never buy another salvage title car, even finding insurance is a major hassle.
When I travel to Kenya, I usually Drive some sort of Toyota. I cannot afford to rent anything nearly as nice as a town car when I am there. Even used cars are quite expensive due to high import tariffs.
Hi John, depends on where the leak is. On some Towncars, they used a cheap plastic intake manifold that leaked where the upper radiator hose passes thru the manifold (on my 1997). Otherwise, I have not had any leaks.
Best vehicle ever made. We will never see anything like this again I’m sad to say.
Just rebuild the hell out of all that exist and whenever Ford goes down the tubes make em yourself
A faithful friend. A vehicle in a class by itself. I smile 😀 when I see one knowing the owner gets it
Love my Town car. They are reliable and easy to work on especially being body on frame
holy crap, what is easy to work on? Every single thing i've had to replace has been a fight, even the oil filter is hard to get to
Love these cars bought one 6 years ago with 37000 miles today it has 286,000 and runs just as good when I bought it 6 years ago
I ❤the TC’s from the 70’s and 80’s much bigger and those hoods back then where unbelievable! I use to have a 87 TC and loved it!
I agree, they were very beautiful.
Best daily commuter ever cant beat the comfort and looks owned a 2003 currently own an 06
It's a 4.6 not 4.3.
Oh man, my underhood sticker is missing so I had to wing it on engine size:)
Brian Heaven lol it’s all good. I had a 2008. 498k miles.
@@CULVER98 It is good to make videos just talking and make mistakes. That is the way to go. Just do it for fun.
I have an designer ,548.000miles
post a video to UA-cam but you can't take 2 seconds to do a simple Google search LoL 😅
I had to replace the all plastic intake manifold on my 1999 Town car at around 95000 miles with the updated manifold.Lucky for me that mine just started with a small crack and a small leak but i have read of others that had a total blowout on the road so if your looking at a Town Car or any ford product between 1996 to 2001 with the 4.6 then you need to check the front of the manifold as the original one will be all plastic and the updated one will be aluminum across the front.If you find one with the original all plastic manifold and it is in such good shape with no leaks you decide to buy then have the updated manifold installed right away because it's not if but when it will fail and it will fail.
The 4.6 was designed with a plastic intake manifold, and from model years 1996 to 2001, this manifold was prone to failure.
The plastic is subjected to thousands of heat/cool cycles, in which the manifold will expand and contract. Ford designed the earlier manifolds with the alternator bracket mounted right into the plastic, which puts a great deal of stress on the material. As a result, it can crack and split without warning, especially at the front or rear.
In addition, the fittings for the heater hose (at rear) and coolant temperature sensor (at front) can loosen and eventually fail. In either case, pressurized coolant will leak from the failure point and immediately cause the vehicle to overheat. In the case of the fittings, coolant may weep and puddle for months around the fitting (and often in a fuel injector well) before it finally gives way.
Past model year 2001, Ford addressed this with a newly designed manifold that uses cast aluminum at the failure points and a redesigned thermostat mount. Unfortunately, if yours has failed and you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, it won't do you much good.
For my 1997, the common problems were the coolant leak from the intake manifold and failed air bags in the rear suspension. I only had the manifold problem, and the updated design replacement manifold never failed.
@@brianheaven6237 Rear air bags are super common. That's why several difference companies sell the replacement springs if you don't feel like taking a pair from a Crown Vic or Marquis.
My 01 was like that I think I took my car to my mechanic twice because of that crack it would leak and drip into the spark plugs so eventually my car would start to shake up at a stop get the codes for a cylinder misfires after the 2nd time I finally got it fixed it was a pricey job but definitely needed.
this just happened to me , she imploded on me getting on the highway.. it was a sad day.. i will be fixing it
Love my 2010 lincoln town car, and they're so affordable. I'm thinking about buying another one
We have three. The best
It’s like having your own personal limousine. I still haven’t found a smoother ride than the Town Car
Very nice and beautiful car. I own a 2004 town car ultimate. I love the way it drives and how smooth it is. It's so quiet you can hear yourself think. I plan on buying a newer year model in the near future.
Purrs like a kitten 2009 owner baby blue
How is it on gas
@@jermansanchez2595 It uses gas
But not that much, you can get 25 miles per gallon in highway cruising, something between 15 to 17 miles per gallon in town and it's full is 20 gallons
I have an ‘07 Presidential, they can bury me in it!!!
I have a 2006 in fantastic condition and low miles. And I'm old enough I may never have to buy another car in this lifetime. Get one if you can.
Getting.one . I am 23.
Me too. I adore my 06 Sig Lim
I have an 07. Just getting broke in at 350K mikes. Decent mileage, easy to work on.
@@Kauffman578 Cheap too, mine was $2100, 2007, needed a few repairs, but fixed and good now. Can't beat these Town Cars.
@@JohnSmith-wd9rc , are you the original owner? If so, how many times have you had to replace the intake manifold gasket, front end suspension and rear air suspension?
I have an '04. Bought atv93K. Replaced intake manifold at 150k, rear suspension at 115k. nees $1500 of fron end suspension at 190k.
Great video!!! I appreciate it!! It is always a town car if l am in the states for vacation or for special tours. They are reliable,. quiet and luxurious. Almost perfect 🔝👍Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🔝👍
One of the best American cars.
I love my '96 Executive Series. 191,000 and still strong.
I own 8 Lincolns starting with 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet to 2018 Lincoln Navigator L out of all my Lincolns my 1996 Lincoln Town Car is the best riding, driving car greatest ride I have ever driven . Bring Back the TOWN CAR on the same platform
I completely agree. My 1997 Lincoln Town Car had seats that were literally as comfortable as my sofa at home, and a fantastic soft ride. My 2003 and 2004 models are nice, but the seats aren't nearly as comfortable and the ride is not as smooth.
@@brianheaven6237
Put 28-30 pounds of air pressure in your tires.
You'll have a nice smooth surprise.
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Lincoln should pay you for your loyalty. The hell with Matt Mcconaughey lol
My favorite car. I owned one before. Again looking for one. Great car.
Perhaps check out ads in Florida, many one owner low mileage Town Cars there.
@@brianheaven6237 thanks Brian.
Has got 2004 Ford Crown Victoria with same color here in Norway. This Lincoln has has more dressup and options than the VIC. Wonderful cars these two.
I have a ‘98 Town Car Signature edition, it’s a 4.6 liter V8. It has 105,000 miles and runs great 😊
With only 105,000 miles, it is just barely broken in.
Great cars good for at least 400K miles if cared for.
Much more.
Yes Lincoln the brand of luxury and most powerful cars.
Beautiful car! I knew a livery service driver who replaced one around 2001 with a $40K Cadillac with a V8 Northstar engine. It did not work out well maintenance wise, so back he went to Lincolns. He’d run it 24/7, changing the oil every two weeks. I still see him around, still driving a Town Car.
I had a gf at the time who needed a ride to a Dr.’s appointment. I arranged for the livery guy to take her, explaining that he‘d arrive with a new Cadillac limo. Next day she complained that it wasn’t a limo! Not luxurious enough I assume...
This makes me want to find a newer one. I've had a 2000 for 9 years. Power Seat broke a month and a half ago. But bought car with my dad and always cared for it. Still great. New ones look nice, but I miss the Lincoln logo on tail lights.
Might be something simple like a fuse or a switch. Keep your hopes up.
The very best was the 1997 model, bigger and smoother ride. They are hard to find in good condition, and parts are becoming hard to find also. I really miss my 1997 Towncar.
@@bonapartist The local ford dealer wasn't much help. I took it to a high school friend who has his own shop. He said the gears connecting the motor to the seat were stripped. I am going to take it to a different ford dealer when I need my next service soon. I'll bring mine back and keep it. It just won't be as easy as I thought.
@@brianheaven6237 The 1997 does look nice. At least you still have a town car. When I bought mine with my dad, the next month he had to go buy him a new car with Sun roof. 9 years later, I still have my town car, my father has passed, and his brand new Hyundai was sold because it just was not as good as they thought. But we still have his Nissan Pickup. Enjoy your ride.
Gears in seat are bad? Just tear down the seat motor/drive and replace gears. Or check seat switch.
beautiful TC! I have one same as yours, same color, same year, and i love it! very comfortable, some people been asking you how is to drive in the snow, for me was fine, with the traction control have not problem at all
There's more cargo space inside the glove box compartment than... A Smart Fortwo's entire trunk space from Mercedes... !
It is truly a beautiful car. I have a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS and rides like a dream. I love the car.
The last true American large luxury car with a full frame, V8, rear drive and true duals (from the manifold back, not from mid-point back). I bought my 1998 brand new, Green Charcoal with camel interior, which now just turned 121,000 miles. No issues or part changes until beyond 100,000. The alternator, AC clutch fan, spark plugs and coils then air compressor. I also changed the air springs for Arnott as the compressor failed to play things safe. Started with front suspension components, upper/lower ball joints, tie rod and drag link ends with shocks on the way. None of which were bad, simply staying ahead of things. All OEM Motorcraft parts by the way. If you by cheap parts, expect cheap quality/short life. So you can see how reliable, not to mention extremely simple these cars are. I hate it when owners swap the air ride for coil springs! Considering no tool other than a jack are required to remove them. Pull the pin, push down and smack the bottom. Twenty-minutes per side and another half hour on the compressor. Done. And don't tell me they ride better because I've road in and driven my uncles 2001 with steel springs.
I have a 2003 town car to and I love mi ride I have a 2017 Escalade with 26k miles and I have to said my town car rides better than the Escalade for sure that is unbelievable but is the truth the suspension on this car is amazing
I have a 2006 Signature & also in excellent shape which bought used. When I got it it had just over 50, 000 miles & now have 70,000 some miles. Mine doesn't have wood on steering wheel but like to get a Limited eventuality.
i got an 05 and i love it!!! i also got a 2018 chevy trax...the trax collects dust i love driving the lincoln!
never get rid of my 94, shes a clean great car!!
I drive a 2006 Signature with 140,000 miles. Love it!
I love my `06 TC. I upgraded the stereo too, it was the best improvement you can do to update the car. Crutchfield set me up nicely.
I use Crutchfield for all of my car and home stereo needs. Competitive pricing, and outstanding tech support even long after the purchase.
What did you put in it ?
I just inherited a 1999 Signature a little over 100k miles but needed a battery, four tires, and a oil change. Should be rollin' by next week.
Isaac Simmons lucky deal
Change the starter motor too before you get stuck in a parking lot. Got a 2000 towncar first thing that went out
I have been using 1997 Cartier edition for 15 years and it's still good.
Correction it has a 281 ci 4.6lt V8
Believe it or not it's actually 281 cubic inch 4.6 L
Wish it would be easy to get one of these in germany
Ja bin auch schon lange am suchen
Best car ever made in the whole world
I’m. 32 I have 2007 Sg limited ❤️
4th town car for me since I was 18 😋
I love your car color 😍
Because it’s a smooth ride that’s built to last
This was a very deatailed interior video of this beautiful car. Thank you, I want to get one myself.
You are most welcome. They have such a smooth luxury car ride, but with the maintenance cost of a Ford. I have yet to find another luxury car with a smooth ride and reasonable maintenance costs. My friend has a BMW 7 series, and a burnt out headlight bulb costs him $1500. My car shares many maintenance parts with the police car Ford Crown Victoria so parts are reasonable and available.
If you do get one from a limo company it's better maintained and get . executive L they're six and a half inch longer than a standard Town Car
I have a 2004 paid 1000$ in Canada I'm thinking of selling it but i keep thinking and thinking but I'm still driving it every day. Everyone who sit in my car can't believe how this rides.
Getting my BM 1, want to find her a ‘11 to enjoy the last one they made. I also plan on getting a ‘04 Marauder for myself.
Great video.. I got a 09 signature a few months ago..love it
4:52 opens glove box “that’s a glove box there” lol all jokes
Very nice specimen for 2003 signature that was the only year that signature had heated seats in that body style. 2004 and newer signature was the base model.....
acts2211 yes it was I have a 2001signtiure series and I love it
Because they have a smooth ride
Love my silver 03 Cartier and my white 04 Ultimate. Just beautiful cars. If you do want to convert the air ride you can get nice Moog springs for under $100. I got tired of the air ride maintenance cost (plus driving home dragging your a**). I cannot tell much difference in the ride. Get one with the factory navi system. The stock Alpine radio/cd units have an issue where the radio stops working. You are left using a cassette tape adapter to listen to your phone or CD's only. No mp3's. That or swap the unit out.
thanks 4 sharing i have a 2004 Lincoln
I loved my 2003 TC...it had 200K miles on it and ran flawless until the rear end went out in rush hour downtown Tampa.FL traffic!! My own fault though as I knew I had a seal leak and just kept adding fluid...yes, not easy to do either!!! Anyway, I loved that car more than any car and it was my 7th Town Car over the years..The rear end mishap was an excuse to get another car!
I also have a 03 the rear end went out trying to see will a 02 rear fit..?
@@andrickbanks5215 I believe they were the same...also a Crown Vic/Grand Marquis would work...all on the Panther platform..
Andrick Banks How many miles was on then dash when the rear went out?
Ls430 vs Lincoln town car is a good match up. Both have cheap maintenance and parts, and they both will last a really long time with plenty of space and comfort
I test drove a 03 ls430 and a 95 TC within a week of each other, no contest, the TC is so much smoother riding
These cars have been known to go for hundreds of thousands of miles. I'm thinking about trading my beater in for a used one.
Bought mine for $4500, and nicer than most other cars on the road. 20 mpg, and the maintenance cost of a Ford.
My friend, do the chairs come down for those who turn off the car or not?
Them cars are hard to find in that condition, what do you think about buying a 2005-2011 with over 200k miles will they hold up
Got my 07 with 295K on it, now at 350K, just general maintenance. Parts are cheap, and it easy to work on when needed.
I wouldn't buy any car with that many miles, unless that was all you could potentially afford. There are so many things that we're out when cars get that old.
Brian Heaven with Lincoln Town cars with high mileage would it be safe to drive long distances, will I need to sign up for AAA, In case I would need to tow from one state to another. Which Lincoln Town car years should I avoid. There’s a 03 Lincoln Town car with 27k miles for $10k on c list in New Hampshire
@@jco5679 I had to replace the all plastic intake manifold on my 1999 Town car at around 95000 miles with the updated manifold.Lucky for me that mine just started with a small crack and a small leak but i have read of others that had a total blowout on the road so if your looking at a Town Car or any ford product between 1996 to 2001 with the 4.6 then you need to check the front of the manifold as the original one will be all plastic and the updated one will be aluminum across the front.If you find one with the original all plastic manifold and it is in such good shape with no leaks you decide to buy then have the updated manifold installed right away because it's not if but when it will fail and it will fail.
The 4.6 was designed with a plastic intake manifold, and from model years 1996 to 2001, this manifold was prone to failure.
The plastic is subjected to thousands of heat/cool cycles, in which the manifold will expand and contract. Ford designed the earlier manifolds with the alternator bracket mounted right into the plastic, which puts a great deal of stress on the material. As a result, it can crack and split without warning, especially at the front or rear.
In addition, the fittings for the heater hose (at rear) and coolant temperature sensor (at front) can loosen and eventually fail. In either case, pressurized coolant will leak from the failure point and immediately cause the vehicle to overheat. In the case of the fittings, coolant may weep and puddle for months around the fitting (and often in a fuel injector well) before it finally gives way.
Past model year 2001, Ford addressed this with a newly designed manifold that uses cast aluminum at the failure points and a redesigned thermostat mount. Unfortunately, if yours has failed and you find yourself stranded by the side of the road, it won't do you much good.
Beautiful car
The best in the world baby I have an 2003 with 190 thousand miles
Love the Lincoln
If you cut them up correctly it is a four body trunk!
Love these. I just wish they got better gas mileage
I have one and once we made my Asian friend sit in the trunk and he could sit up straight with the trunk closed
Lol.
I want one
Ah yes the Town Car. The one car where you could own one and be employed as a busser at a restaurant then become employed as a bigwig executive, and still would be an appropriate car to drive around.
We love the L models. Bigger! We have three
@@captainamericaamerica8090 I know the L is six inches longer but is the actually car longer or just inside?
@@captainamericaamerica8090 because I’d buy a L version if nots harder to drive and suits as a daily driver, please lmk
@@prettyboiikicks3755 The wheelbase itself is longer IIRC. But it's still about the same to drive, you won't notice a difference. Gets almost the same MPG too, as the normal version. L versions are really hard to find in good condition nowadays.
@@danielpassigmailcom The longer wheelbase actually makes for a smoother ride on the road.
And yes the overall car is 6 in longer. In fact when you open the rear door you can see trim covering where they cut the body to insert the extra 6 in. All the additional 6 in is in the rear seat area. Not sure but I believe the frame is also cut at the factory with an extra 6 inches spliced into it.
It has a 4.6 lt V8 engine minor mishap still great presentation.
Im also in WA state and want this car as my first vehicle
Is that your hand inside the passenger compartment or do you have a sheepdog?
That town car is great swapping in a Ford Powerstroke diesel engine. That gives me the suggestion thinking all Lincoln Town Cars deserve diesel engine swaps as that option.
What..?
The Kenwood head unit is a nice update. The OEM stereos are archaic by today's standards
The wood on the steering wheel is REAL wood. The rest of the wood look trim in the car is not real wood. Why do ppl talk about stuff they don’t have any idea about. Goobers
I kind of feel bad for this guy. Based on how he describes the features on his car, it sounds like he never owned a car before. But he did pick a nice one!
Love to get one
Are you running wheels spacers on stock wheels if so how big?
This car had wheel spacers when I bought it. I don't know the size, as I never measured them.
THE BEST! WE HAVE THREE!
Good car, as long as you own an auto parts store.
Like yr video those r great cars. I have a Crown Vic and Marauder. Any issues with the car and how many miles? Have u replaced air suspension in back? Good u modernized it with new updated radio.
This one has 98,000 and no major repairs yet. I had a 1997 with 230,000 miles, and did have to replace the intake manifold as they get water leaks. I never have replaced an air suspension, but would try to stay stock if needed as the ride is so nice.
nice whip.just too bad Lincoln didn't give it a dohc V8 to compete with the Cadillacs.
I too wish they had increased the power of the Lincoln. My 1997 had 180hp, my 2003 n 2004 had 240 hp. There was a 2003 (?) Mercury Maurader that had an aluminum block and dohc making 300 hp, but the engine didn't make it to the Lincoln.
I lost my Grand Marquis GS due to a car acident. I'm stuck between a Grand Marquis or Town Car. This makes me want a Town Car even more. How hard was it to install your aftermarket stereo? I heard some Town Cars come with premium audio. My Grand Marquis was so easy.
Bought mine from Crutchfield, and they made it rather easy with installation instructions and harness adapters. They will also help you on the phone if needed. Just be careful to make the connection for the subwoofer and check it before buttoning up the dash. I didn't make it correctly and lost my subwoofer, but was too lazy to take the dash apart again.....
Brian Heaven Thanks for the input.
Snagged me a 2011 w/30k miles.
How is driving this car in the snow? How much better is the aftermarket radio from the factory one? Do the radio controls on the steering wheel still work with your aftermarket radio?
Most any rear wheel drive car is poor in the snow, including this one. Buy snow tires (like Blizzak) if you can n keep them mounted on spare rims. The radio doesn't sound better than stock, but the OEM failed n now I have HD radio, Bluetooth phone n radio, plus flash drive music. Steering wheel controls work with extra converter box.
@@brianheaven6237 - I just bought a spare set of Lincoln rims along with a set of Michelin snow tires, so I'll see how well they work this winter. Good to know about the radio and it's nice that the steering wheel controls still work (with the converter box). Do you have experience with this car in the snow on the Blizzak snow tires? If so, then how would you rate it / describe it? Any tips that you could share with us on that? Much appreciated!
I had Blizzak snow tires on my 1997 Towncar. It was much better than with just the all season tires, but still it is rear wheel drive and not as good as a Subaru with just all season tires. I kept cable chains in the trunk just in case, used them once.
Who wants to see my Lincoln Town car in mint condition? I promise I'll start it and remind you it's a 4.6 L not 4.3 L 🤣😭
The storage bins in the trunk: I see that you have a metal frame or something holding them in place. Is that frame attached somewhere to the car? I like the idea, I want to do it too
Hi Ian. I cheated a bit and made them from wood, then painted it silver to look fancy. They are held in place just with heavy duty velcro, using the hook side to grab the OEM carpet. The velcro is about 1 inch wide, and has it's own adhesive (probably from Home Depot). As an update, in my newest Towncar, I just put the velcro on the bottom of the storage bins and didn't bother with the frame at all.
What model stereo is that?!
Nice serial killer trunk . All the tools of the trade bondages saws knifes duck and all kind of other tapes in neatly organized plastic containers . Gps for marking disposal spots . Only the bodies missing after the job well done until the next one
Great cars - they always were - Lincoln did it right
I didn't know they made a 4.3 L for these cars😭😂🤣
How many miles on yours? Forgive me if you said in the video
Can you still work the radio volume on the steering wheel?
Yes. When I ordered the radio from Crutchfield I told them I wanted to retain the steering wheel controls so they included an adapter to keep the steering wheel controls functional.
U still have yr TC? If so how is it doing and do u take on long trips?
The car that you see in the video was one with a wrecking yard title, and it had a lot of electrical problems so I sold it. I later bought a 2004 one owner town car, and it has worked out very well. I used to take my 1997 Town Car on very long road trips, from Seattle to Mexico and from Seattle to Yellowstone with no problems at all and it's very comfortable. I plan to take a similar trip in the 2004 this month.
Thanks for the pillow tips
No offense, but Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis are still the best cars to drive anywhere, not just America...lol.
I love my '07 MGM Ultimate Edition, here in Newfoundland, Canada.
Could you be as so kind to tell where did you get the stereo?
Sure. I bought it from Crutchfield. They have adapter harnesses, installation guides, and free tech support for life. I highly recommend them.
Thanks for the quick reply!
4.3 v8...? Not 4.6 ?
You can live in that trunk
How is that car holding up?
The car in the video was a 2003 model with a salvage title. I think it had a difficult difficult life before me and had lots of electrical problems that I couldn't entirely fix. I traded it in on a 2004 single owner Towncar, and that one is going just great. I will never buy another salvage title car, even finding insurance is a major hassle.
@@brianheaven6237 thank you good luck 👍👍👍👍👍👍
What do u drive when you’re not in America?
When I travel to Kenya, I usually Drive some sort of Toyota. I cannot afford to rent anything nearly as nice as a town car when I am there. Even used cars are quite expensive due to high import tariffs.
4 6. V8!
I love my Town Car even with the stupid water leaking problems. Does anyone know if there is a real solution to the water leaking issue?
Hi John, depends on where the leak is. On some Towncars, they used a cheap plastic intake manifold that leaked where the upper radiator hose passes thru the manifold (on my 1997). Otherwise, I have not had any leaks.
@@brianheaven6237 no, my intake is fine. I’m talking about leaks in the interior of the car
I have a 05 signiture limited with 184k
4.6 liter
That's a 4.6v8
4.6 v8
4.6