Lincoln Town Car Guy Explores The Weird Functions, Features and Quirks of His 2006 Lincoln Town Car
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2020
- Today is our 1 year anniversary together! After spending 1 year with my beloved 2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited, I want to share all the interesting functions of my car. Nothing I outline here is groundbreaking and I'm sure other owners of the last gen Town Cars will share the sentiment and I'm hoping for them to provide some clarity on a couple issues.
Here is to the next year of ownership of this one awesome machine!
#Lincoln #TownCar #SignatureLimited - Авто та транспорт
Personally I think one of the smartest things this car has, is the hood opening latch. Don't have to spend 5 minutes trying to dig around to find it and which way it goes. Just pops out and pull up on it. SWEET!!!!
I like it :)
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You can disable easy entry exit feature by tapping into the DSM module which controls the seats and the seat memory. I did it myself using a FORSCAN program. I even wrote on ford online forums on how to do it. Totally agree that feature is annoying.
Google “disable easy entry exit towncar”, you will find the post and screenshots for instructions.
Let me know if you need more info.
Btw ford dealership told me they could cut the wires to disable it. :) took me a while ro figure out the brains of the machine.
Thanks for the comment! I know there are ways, but for such a commonly used feature, wouldn't it make sense to have a OFF switch for those who don't need it? It's like having heated seats that would always be on... :D
It kicks the blower motor on high because it's trying to achieve your selected cabin temperature of 90 quickly.
Have a base model town car 2005. None of the luxury items like heated seats or auto trunk open. Less things to go wrong. Love it the way it is..
To each is own If it’s Luxury I at least want the added features. It’s still a great vehicle no matter how you slice the pie.
Oh and by the way 2011 Crown Victoria that we have, the police car, the interceptor 55000 miles dealer wants $11,000 for it
In two days they've said they've had a dozen people call on that car already
Well, seems a bit expensive, but I know Interceptors have a cult following and it will probably sell fast. I just hope I get to it before that happens ;)
Way overpriced. Many are available on great shape FOR MUCH LESS
I hope either Auto Boss and/or myself will be able to make an in depth video on that thing to see the condition.
Your 2006 Lincoln Town Car, my friend, has the best features, functions & quirks as the Signature L!
Except those giant heated rear seats with controls :)
@@VitaliyKofman how can I email you?
Love your videos on your Lincoln, own an 05 Signature myself!
Thanks a lot!!
Do you know if I can connect my phone to it? Like Bluetooth or aux? I just got one too
Not the standard head unit
You can by a Bluetooth fm/ Am Transmitter.
Just bring the car to the dealership one day when you're free and I'll disable the easy exit for you and then we can do a video on what else is optional to change through the actual Ford programming
Thanks! I'm free most next week. Please let me know when it's convenient for you.
@@VitaliyKofman any day after 5 or on a Saturday typically
Cool! Maybe Saturday 1/2/21. We'll connect closer to that date. All depends how drunk I'll be after New Years :D
Hate auto seat an wish u can turn off interior lights completely door open or closed I have a 07 loaded wouldn’t trade it for anything though
@@game77genie It appears all these functions can be easily turned on/off, but these are awesome none the less.
Car is made for American people, A great car with a full frame V-8 engine and rear wheel drive check the price for all that in other brands.
You can disable the easy out seat feature as I have done on my 2010, the rear of the L models did have the cigarette lighters in each rear door along with rear seat lighted sun visors.
Thanks for the comment! I've seen some videos where it can be done, but with it was just a simple switch.
Other vehicles it can be, on the Town Car's though it can only be accomplished through reprogramming the Drivers seat module either at a helpful dealer or a knowledgeable person using Forscan.
It sounds harder than it really is once you know how.
Thanks!
very cool!!
As a LTC owner I completely agree about the shifter. They shoulda continued to wrap it in chrome or leather, made the top chrome or wood like the Cadillac Escalade does. That would look very nice. Disagree with you on the ashtray as we don’t need people throwing cigarettes out the window.
Thanks for comments! Maybe because I'm not a smoker and think ash trays are useless, but I see your point also.
Well if your passengers smoke weed, legal here in NYC, the ash tray(s) come in handy. 😉 ♐
Love your passion for your Lincoln! Great videos
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
I see a lot of them propane converted in Canada (Toronto), is this common in Chicago as well?
@@JohnDoe12515 converting Town Cars to propane!? Never heard of it 🤔
Yeah, they run on propane instead of gasoline. Lots of taxis do it
It would be interesting to drive one like that, but I think in the US, people do that with farm truck, but not Town Cars.
If you want extra leg room, design any new feautures yourself and pre-order a new LINCOLN TOWN CAR L.
Sure thing 😎
Nice video and beautiful car.
Thank you! 👍
Easy out can be disabled by the dealer. Drivers window and seat will eventually wear out. They both can be replaced.
I just wish there was an easy (non dealer involved) method to disable it. Thanks for the comment!
If you're setting it on auto, then AC will automatically come on brother it is part of the Defrost system
That what it seems to be, but no matter what button I press it always starts on full fan - even if I try to do it manually. Is that normal?
Mine Does The Same im pretty sure
@@VitaliyKofman I think it's based off temperature because mine does that too
What I will do when we get back to work is I will pull up the criteria for the HVAC system on that car and actually read why it does that and then I'll let you know
Thank you! That will be interesting and a cool video for you being on the technical side.
My 2003 Lincoln Aviator does the same thing when you turn on the heating. And the Towncar still has more storage space than the Grand Marquis, which has almost none at all. No center console, no folddown cup holders in the seat, no compartment under the armrest in the door (which my Aviator also has).
If I remember it correctly, the Aviator had the same HVAC control panel as the Town Car so not surprise it's behaving the same.
Yes - treating storage space as a luxury feature is not good :)
@@VitaliyKofman Keep up the good work with your videos. I live in the Netherlands, Europe. And we have a small but passionate group of panther owners here as well. A friend of mine owns an 01 Towncar Cartier, he was interviewed by a Dutch car magazine a while back, you'll probably enjoy the video: ua-cam.com/video/D5vUSrDbKHo/v-deo.html
@@jaydawg2023 Thank you! WOW! I'm watching it right now. Don't understand 98% of what he is saying, but the car is awesome!
That backseat pocket is for flasks. Perfect size. I dont like it but its true.
My friend, I have an 09 town car limited and I had that feature disabled at the dealer when I took it in for an oil change, but I do believe you can disable it yourself. Look in your owners manual when you get a chance.
Thanks! Are you referring to the seat rollback?
@@VitaliyKofman yes sir, sorry about that..👍🏻
Thanks! I'll look
@@VitaliyKofman you should bring your car to the dealer and we'll hook the computer up and we can do a demonstration on what's all available to be changed through Ford's IDS system
Sure thing! When I make that trip will be interesting to see and possibly perform. Thank you!
The sunroof motor access panel shows this car’s fleet intentions. Ugly, but, if it breaks, it can be fixed and swapped out quickly, for a few bucks. No headliner removal and refitting needed.
Thanks for the comment and information!
Get some ceramic brake pads and your wheels will look brand new. The brake dust is hard too clean and ugly. Be aware the ceramics are a bit noisy but last much longer too.
Thank you
As a Town Car owner I wish I had the easy exit feature. The Town car is too simple and basic for me 😂 thats why I got a Genesis
The Lexus LS460 has wayyy more legroom than a Town Car
As a person who has to move the seat all the way back, I wish there was an easy way to shut it off. On Signature Limited that feature was standard.
Town Car < LS460 < Rolls-Royce
Genesis ain't nothing but a hyundai with lipstick on it
It's supposedly possible to disable easy-exit with Forscan. Take the time to get licensed for Forscan first and a bluetooth OBD2 adapter (the USB ones are hit or miss/garbage). With extended license you can program the DSM (driver seat module) and disable easy-exit.
Note I tried this on my 99 but couldn't find any option to program my DSM so I guess I'm stuck with it. I'm learning to appreciate it though.
Thanks for the comment, but the owner shouldn't need to get special gadgets and licenses for such a simple feature to be turned off. Sticking with it is the best plan for me :D
A Ford or Lincoln dealer can disable easy access for about $75. The Lincoln MKS, and I imagine other Lincolns, did have the setting available for the driver to disable it.
Thanks for the comment! I'm not willing to pay to have that disable. If at some point it fails, at least my seat is where I need it now so will not be a problem.
A/C is on when in auto because it's trying to dehumidify the air in the cab
In my 04 ultimate....the center console storage can't go to the ground because it provides air/heat to the back seat
Thanks for the comment! I don't think I've ever seen what you are referring to. Can you please send a picture to vitaliy0815@gmail.com ? Would really appreciate it!
@@VitaliyKofman sent🤙🏼
@@jmzbnd724 😊
All of the last generation Town Cars are this way. I own several.
I happen to agree 100%
Love your accent.
I own a 04 town car, I’m stock in this love and hate relationship. Perfect engine and transmission bunch of electric issue specially after I replaced the air suspension to coil spring. Yesterday one of the fuses caught on fire now I have to order a new fuse box smh, another crazy thing my steering has gotten stiff for no reason, replaced upper and lower shaft, power steering pump, and rack and pinion steering still stiff. Now I’m debating if I’m going to drive this 😡 down the river 🤷♂️…
Does your drivers side auto down window also go auto up? or just auto down?
Only auto down
Hi. I have 2006 designer series. Love it.
Your climate control works as designed. This is how I see the logic in it:
When you select "screen", the computer thinks you have a problem, like windscreen fogging (because you are in "off -mode). Setting the fan full, it wants to eliminate fog as soon as possible. Why would you otherwise push the button? Wery clever thinking.
Point is: it is trying to solve your problem. Not only changing the blowing direction.
I hope you can see how I think it works.
Thanks for the comment! What you are saying makes sense. Maybe because I never had that type of climate control logic before I think it's weird. By the way: Designer series are my FAVORITE!!! 🤩😍
Nice to know I made sense. 😂
Yes... but it's easy to understand when "off" is selected. Why would anybody want to change direction of air, if the blower is not blowing any air. 😊 O.K... that's not a big problem.
Have nice miles.
Thanks!
Have you experienced or seen any Town Cars with peeling paint problems like the Crown Vics and Grand Marquis? I've been looking at a Town Car in silver birtch, but I'm worried about peeling paint potential.
The only peeling paint I've seen was due to rust. Nothing comes to mind otherwise. Thanks!
Late, but, the only peeling I’ve aware of was with the “Vibrant White” paint color.
@@BennyCadillac I have 2010 TC white, zero peeling
In regards to your climate control. Did you know if you press OFF and FLOOR at the same time while pressing AUTO it will give you the codes to which vent actuators aren't working correctly or failing? Then after it gives you the codes, you can then press front DEFROST button to clear the codes.
Thanks for the info! I'll do it and post a video about it. Don't think I have any codes, but it does take a little bit for those blend doors to switch over. Auto Boss Me just posted a video a that today. Will be interesting to see how mine does.
I’ve seen very few with a light right above the rear seat passengers. Big squares.
Interesting
Your passenger seat is set for a very small person lol no legroom at all 😉 I do hate the easy out feature. In my Explorer I could disable it. Not in the Town Car. It’s annoy in and it crushes the kid behind me trying to get out.
My little one rides limo style :) Considering that I drive with my seat all the way back it's not a problem. I'm just afraid of the motor burning out after ~15 years of trying to roll back.
On the roof its a vanity mirror for passengers in the back
Why is your car different colours? Especially shows on driver side, doors don't match rear quarter
Yep. Both quarters were repaired/ repainted for rust damage. Color wasn't matched too good, but gives it a unique personality 😁
All your questions could be answered by simply reading the book in the glove box that's the problem most people have they buy a car and don't read the instructions
Do you still have this car and how many miles on this car
Yep, daily drive it. 2006 Signature Limited with soon approaching 102K
the computer is controlling the fan by using the inside temp and outside temp to regulate climate control
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look.
i have room in back even when it goes back
So do I, but expected a bit more from such a huge car.
How tall are you?
What price was this LTC when you purchased it, if you don't mind my asking? Thanks! ♐
No problem, I bought it December 2019 for $7000
@@VitaliyKofman Wow...I love your LTC!!! I wish I could find a reasonable TC with sunroof to call my own! Happy trails, friend! I wish you and your TC all the best! NO BS. PEACE...😁🙏✌👍♐
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!
I have same this car very nice car.my car model 2006
Awesome!
there is a way to turn it of . look in the manual under locks, it will tell you
I checked under "locks" and there is a section on page 142 that talks about deactivating seat/pedal memory feature, but nothing about that easy exit feature... Not a big deal.
Привет земляк! Подыскиваю себе ЛТК и твои видео смотрю как инструкцию к эксплуатации. Через 2 дня поеду смотреть 2011 Signature Limited 136.000 пробег черный на черном салоне. Нравиться вроде только диллер Тойоты ломит цену..
С Рождеством и привет из Ванкувера Канада!
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@@VitaliyKofman Ссылку скину чуть позже а так если сможешь то подскажи на что обратить внимание в плане механических проблем . Да и какой реальный расход бенза по городу и трассе? Смотрел много данных и все немного отличаются. Заранее благодарю.
@@Alex-nv2gb Net problem. Ya daleko ne mehanic to mogy posovetovat' obratit vnimanie na poteki antifreeza vokryg intake maniford (ochen popylyarnaya problema). Yroven' masla tak kak tekyt main seal ili driveshaft seal. Obezatelno smotri na rzavchiny v raione kriliev i na relsov sideniy tak kak eti mashini tekyt kak titanik. V 2011 gody yze air suspention ne stavili tak chto na odny problemy bydet menshe :D
@@VitaliyKofman Ну что более менее все понятно....поеду гляну а там видно будет...потом отпишусь как посмотрю.
@@Alex-nv2gb Spasibo! Ydachi!
There is a setting for driver#1and #2 to turn OFF The seats seating position
Is it easily accessible for an average owner like me?
@@VitaliyKofman is on the side door one and two ,and if you have a memory key? You can switch from one to two...but I have also a 2001 Lincoln Continental with a dash control easy to turn on and off,my 2000 Lincoln Town is different at the door.But still can be Done.You can try putting on #2 a light should come on...! At the switch.
Thanks, but it's not a problem to switch between 1 and 2. I was saying that I wish there was an easy switch to have the seat rollback function off.
is there a 3.5 mm jack on this car?
Nope
@@VitaliyKofman I have a 2003 TC and I was wondering if I should keep on fixing it or buy a newer model.
I slapped a Samsung tablet above the stereo and it is connected to it by the cassette player. Works fine, cheap and I still have the chimes when listening to music or using maps.
But I noticed the newer stereos don't have a cassette player, nor an audio AUX, so it means I would have to replace the stereo with one with a tablet or an AUX.
I paid 65 dollars for my tablet 4 years ago, so I guess I'll keep fixing my car instead of spending $$$ on a new stereo.
Thanks for your kind reply!
It all depends what's going on with it. If something expensive = get newer one
Any Town car key will work the interior trunk lock!!!! Lol
Considering that whole button is nothing but plastic, I'm really questioning the "security" of it :)
@@VitaliyKofman I worked for a Ford Lincoln dealer from 2010 to 2017 and the Lincoln Town car was every limo companies go to car!!!! I have a 03 signature and a 06 limited I am hooked the 03 has 71k the 06 76k I love them
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@@Trumptrain2024FJB On the 2003 watch the rear axle bearings. If they go you will need to get an entire axle assemble from an 04 or 05 and swap it out. About $600 with labor. Replacing the bearings and the axles wont work for long. There was a recall on these for fleet cars but not personal vehicles. Personal vehicles got a TSB. The axles were not hardened properly. I have a 2003 Cartier that my wife wanted since it was the last year for Cartier. I swapped the bearings and axles several times at $600-$800 each time at a couple of different shops. I finally had my shop mechanic swap the whole axle. Don't tell the tax guy I used an employee for "personal stuff" lol. No more issues! Other than that it has been a great car. I have even used it for a couple of weddings where they wanted a silver car that matched the limo for the parents to ride in. It has 284000 miles on it and I will be using it tomorrow since it has been sitting for a week.
@@donaldvincent my 2003 Town car has 71k miles it's just a baby!!!! Trump 2024
the chrome would flake with age leaving sharp chunks of chrome on the shifter, that's part of why they quit..However a small wood shifter handle instead of plastic on Lincolns would have been nice.
Thank you! Just little something to distinguish Town Car from less luxurious variants.
@@VitaliyKofman Pretty sure my '99 Sig has the exact same shifter handle.
This guy cries about things babies would laugh at , runs from things babies would scared off. What a jocker !!
Not sure what you are referring to, but thanks for the comment 👍😁
A Pistol Holder
Yep
I just picked up a 2011 executive L. Black on black. Check it out on my channel!
Thanks! Will do
As a ltc owner. You have to keep in mind these cars were designed to be luxurious for the passengers more than the owner unfortunately. The company designed these for chauffeur services. That's why there's no overhead light. It's more imitate for the passengers but not disruptive to the driver. And why there's excessive trunk space? It's for picking people travelers with luggage. I know this because the mechanic I go to specializes on ltc's and has multiple contracts with limo companies. They stopped making these more than ten years ago but limo companies still prefer this model. It's the last of the luxury vehicles. That's why I love mine I grew up in what my dad called "boats" and it's the last of them
You bought yourself a Town Car for Christmas? Man, that's a helluva nice Christmas present!
You know it! :) I wanted to get either DTS or Grand Marquis or 300C or Town Car or something other than the Elantra I was driving previously. Made a right choice!
@@VitaliyKofman Any one of those would have been great, but you definitely made the best choice! :)
@@fourthhorseman4531 thanks 😊
I pity this guys wife
No need 🤣
Dude this is an absolute worthless info video unless you can tell me what the button is next to the traction control button that has a picture of a foot and a brake pedal on it, and tell me how to turn off my parking assist in the dash menu! Because I just bought a 07 town car without a owner’s manual and I’m lost.
Yea I don't like the climate control either
I want to disconect heated seats
You should upgrade to a Lexus LS 430L 👍
They didn't make an LS430L... Unfortunately. There was an LS460L though. I thought about getting an LS430 Ultra Luxury but fuel economy is even worse than on my Town Car, the maintenance cost is higher, and it's not as big... but yeah, it has way more creature comforts and would make a sick VIP build 😂 one day
I like Lexus, but could never afford one. For those that I can afford - I don't want to since it would be falling apart :D
When we become rich and famous UA-camrs :D
While the Lexus might be good it has no charm and no soul. I would not follow a channel about a Lexus. Just my opinion.
Lucky for you - there are 0 plans for me to get a Lexus any time soon and I'm not becoming rich and famous UA-camr any time soon either :D
Simply turn off the memory seat function. It stops that 'click' and it also disables that seat from moving back and forth. My 2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate has the memory seat function. I don't program it. I simply leave it alone. That makes too much wear and tear on the seat motors and the battery. It's also extremely annoying!
I have a 1993 Lincoln MARK VIII that moves the front seats forward when the seat back is moved forward for easy entry and egress to the rear seat compartment but it drives me crazy. There's a little button that shuts this off. I call these 'idiot gadgets' and I leave them alone!
Ford is notorious for making such suicide-inducing accessories and features. Take my 1979 Lincoln Continental with the Town Car option. It is fully equipped with everything except moon roof and it also has the opera window-delete option which makes the rear sail panels look a lot classier.
However, those front mini-vent windows are a nightmare! Some unlucky owners found out the hard way...using those dinky little windows too often wears them out - so - you hit the down button for the front windows...those little windows operate first, but, they DROP DOWN INTO THE FRONT DOORS! To have them repaired - is to DIE for! When you are given your estimate, they should have a little waiting room where one may go for a little violent, uncontrolled, weeping and sobbing at the cost!
When I drive this 1979 Lincoln...I DARE ANYONE TO TOUCH THE WINDOW BUTTONS even though I have them locked out! This car is strictly for show anyway because it gets NO miles to the gallon with its dinky little 400-CID 2-bbl V8 engine. I am going to swap a 460 4-bbl V8 under the hood. It has a better power-to-weight ratio and uses less fuel than the 400 2-banger.
WHY THE COMPLAINTS ?, BUY A VEHICLE YOU WILL LIKE. 🫖
These are not complaints - just pointing out some things I find weird. I bought this car because I wanted so these videos are simply for entertainment.