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Lincoln Town Car repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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Lincoln Town Car transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (0%)

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2005 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

217000 mi

﷼1200
Transmission rebuild.. 

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2004 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

77000 mi

US $500
Was making a constant, "whir" sort of noise coming from the differential- replaced various seals/bearings and fluid. Went to mechanic that works does work, "on the side". Lincoln dealer wanted $770 for 7 hours labor, plus parts! 
133000 mi

US $300
Had oil leak patch left on ground by both rear tires; after rear differential oil was "topped up". I replaced both rear axle seals and bearings. Had to rent a special puller to get them out, but it was impossible without it. Leaks fixed ! 
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. 

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2003 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

155700 mi

US $631
leaking pump gasket 
159000 mi

US $2400
Transmission needed to be rebuilt 

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2001 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

181000 mi

US $269
Driver side rear axle bearing went bad. Also damaged the axle. Both bearing and axle were replaced. Car was in the shop 2 days because the first axle the shop received had a faulty abs sensor. 

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1999 Lincoln Town Car

Engine not specified

146000 mi

US $440
Differential had bearing replaced. 

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Lincoln Town Car Transmission Problems

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