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Expensive Lincoln Town Car repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
Lincoln Town Car repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (95%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 34599 mi US $1000 |
interior removed and entire car sealed for leaks. seat repaired,side view mirrors fixed,door lock fixed,sunroof sealed. |
2006 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $202 |
Blower motor resister failed. Was replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $290 |
Failed blend door actuator replaced. |
| 155000 mi US $418 |
Alternator failed. Replaced it and also Serpentine belt which was damaged by Alternator. |
| 157000 mi US $1100 |
Intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced gasket and manifold. Common problem on Ford Panther chassis. |
| 159000 mi US $100 |
Replaced battery |
| 175000 mi US $1100 |
Replace starter Replaced leaky gas tank Replace gas tank support straps |
| 176000 mi US $1100 |
Replace A/C Accumulator All pads and rotors replaced plus 2 Calipers |
| 103063 mi US $1051 |
I tested system found the refrigerant was very low , leak tested found leaks at evaporator core. Evacuated and recharged system I replaced the evaporator core and o rings I replaced the drier and o rings I replaced the orifice and o rings |
| 108136 mi US $356 |
I found a failed tenioner and idler pulley and belt I replaced the tensioner assembly I replaced the drive belt and idler assembly |
| 110558 mi US $579 |
cooling fan motor bearings have failed. replaced the cooling fan motor assembly |
| 112756 mi US $229 |
Leaky power steering pressure switch |
2005 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 87300 mi US $1090 |
Air bag module |
| 217000 mi ﷼1200 |
Transmission rebuild.. |
2004 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 96100 mi US $220 |
Air suspension air compressor needed to be replaced. Air shocks (surprisingly) were fine. Lincoln blogs indicated to keep OEM air shocks if possible, as replacements ride a tad harsher. |
| 110000 mi US $2000 |
Air Suspension (both compressor and airbags) replaced with ARNOTT components, struts AND shocks. |
| 119300 mi US $700 |
While in for flushing of radiator, tranny and oil/filter change; the OEM hose were identified as being soft and were replaced. Also identified front stabilizer bushings needing replacement. Estimated at $140 parts and labor. |
| 159000 mi US $1600 |
Cracked intake manifold. I have been informed by two separate mechanics that Town Car intake manifolds are known to crack between 150-175k miles |
| 174000 mi US $350 |
Replaced front brakes and new rotors. |
| 133000 mi US $1150 |
replaced coil on plugs all eight had a misfire in 5 7 8 cylinders |
| 136000 mi US $348 |
replace intake manifold replace valve cover gaskets |
| 88040 mi C $550 |
Air conditioning failed. New A/C dryer and low pressure switch. One rear air bag is leaking but not repaired. Dealer part only and part alone cost over $400! Armory Industries sells same part for $99.00. Install is $57! |
| 118940 mi C $350 |
Bottom knuckle in steering shift seized from corrosion. |
| 127580 mi C $575 |
AC dryer failure resulted in low freon or coolant leveks. |
| 133300 mi C $850 |
Top drivers side door hinges sagging and had to be replaced as well as new closing mechanism for the fuel filler door. |
| 133800 mi C $850 |
New drive shaft installed due to excessive vibration on the highway. New universal joints were needed but driveshaft yoke in bad shape so all new drive shaft, yokes and U-joints. |
| 135360 mi C $1000 |
Slow leak in the A/C coolant that was impossible to find and although they thought they found the problem, the A/C is now off again. |
| 136400 mi C $500 |
Finally found leaking A/C component and replaced it. All is good now. |
| 143840 mi C $1000 |
Replaced the parking brake assembly including friction material. Worn out sway bar bushings/links. |
| 147560 mi C $1800 |
Upper steering shaft seized and had to be replaced. Main power supply wiring broke going to the starter. The starter had to be replaced as the connection of the wire to the starter was too corroded. |
| 148180 mi C $1500 |
Hard starting occasionally and "service engine soon" light on. Fuel pump replaced as it wasn't producing enough pressure. |
2003 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 152900 mi US $780 |
replaced rack and pinion steering |
| 153000 mi US $498 |
replaced left air spring |
| 154000 mi US $498 |
Replaced right side air spring |
| 154800 mi US $631 |
leaking pump gasket broken transmission mount |
| 159000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt Replaced Idle module |
| 99000 mi US $1100 |
Door Control Module failed and needed replacement, as with the door locking switches. |
| 101000 mi US $1300 |
Original Door Control Module (DCM) was intermittent. Replaced with a rebuilt DCM |
2000 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $3200 |
Water leak on intake manifold. Replaced manifold. ABS traction control system module failure. No replacement part available except salvage replacement. |
1999 Lincoln Town Car
Engine not specified
| 112000 mi US $1300 |
Heater core |
| 146000 mi US $440 |
Differential had bearing replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $881 |
Air bag sensor was replaced. |
| 170300 mi US $1983 |
Intake manifold gasket blew causing #5 cylinder coil to short out and caused a misfire condition. |
| 180300 mi US $1300 |
Replaced upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and performed alignment. |
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