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2003 Lincoln Town Car repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 37 repairs.
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2003 Lincoln Town Car engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

155700 mi

US $631
broken transmission mount 
159000 mi Replaced Idle module No compression in #2 cylinder. Hole in piston. Will have to wait to repair since don't have the $$ to fix right now 
159000 mi hole in piston. Sold rather than fix. 
83000 mi

US $1200
Had intake manifold replaced. Manifold leaks where metal upper hose collar is fused to the plastic intake. I am told that this a common problem with the 4.6L engine. 
55800 mi Tune up. New plugs and coils. 
43000 mi cooling fan 
92000 mi

US $50
coil pack #6 cylinder went bad...replaced all eight....so very easy to do. 
99268 mi Loose bolt on thermostat housing caused a loss of coolent and high temperature reading along with loss of power....tightened bolt....all is well. 
102000 mi

US $82
Won't idle when hot. Replaced plugs, fuel & air filter, cleaned throttle body carboned up 
135500 mi

US $650
Blew #2 sparkplug right out of the head, threads and all with the coil pack. Seems to be a chronic problem on the 4.6 V8 over 100k miles. 
149000 mi

US $480
Intake manifold needed replaced because of coolant leak. 

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2003 Lincoln Town Car Engine Problems

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