1999 Lincoln Town Car

1999 Lincoln Town Car

The 1999 Lincoln Town Car is a full-size luxury sedan offered with two engine options: a 4.6L V8 and a 5.4L V8. Both engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Town Car is known for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and luxurious appointments. However, it has also been plagued by a number of issues over the years.

Engine

4.6L V8

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaks coolant, causing overheating and engine damage
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• EGR valve failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes rough idling, hesitation, and poor fuel economy
  • Solution: Replace EGR valve
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

5.4L V8

• Timing chain failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes engine to make a ticking noise, lose power, and eventually fail
  • Solution: Replace timing chain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Spark plug blowout
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes misfires, rough idling, and poor performance
  • Solution: Replace spark plugs
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic transmission
  • Torque converter shudder
    • Description/Symptoms: Causes transmission to vibrate when shifting
    • Solution: Replace torque converter
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Transmission slipping
    • Description/Symptoms: Causes transmission to lose power and hesitate when shifting
    • Solution: Overhaul or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Rear air suspension failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes rear of vehicle to sag and ride rough
  • Solution: Replace air suspension components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly, even when vehicle is not in use
  • Solution: Diagnose and fix electrical system issue
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes vehicle to lose power and stall
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlight switch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes headlights to not work
  • Solution: Replace headlight switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes AC or heater to not work
  • Solution: Diagnose and fix climate control system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power seat failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes power seats to not move
  • Solution: Replace power seat motor or switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1999 Lincoln Town Car is a comfortable and luxurious vehicle, but it has been plagued by a number of issues over the years. Some of the most common issues include engine problems, transmission problems, suspension problems, electrical problems, and interior problems. The severity and cost of these issues can vary, but they can all be costly to repair.