1998 Lincoln Town Car structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to successfully jump start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the…”
filed Feb 22, 2012
“Last year I first noticed that after a hard rain the rear drivers passenger door would have water sloshing around in it. Now the rear passenger side floor board is almost constantly wet. Rain and carwashes make the problem worse but even a big puddle can soak it again. *tr”
filed Apr 17, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. A possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo…
0531 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2007
Structure problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 Town Car | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 Town Car | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 Town Car | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 Town Car | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 Town Car | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 Town Car | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Town Car | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Town Car | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Town Car | 12 | 8% |
| 1997 Town Car | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 Town Car | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.