1999 Lincoln Town Car visibility problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Lincoln Town Car — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke emitted from the air vents and caused the vehicle to overheat. The coolant also drained onto the floor of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the heater core failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…”
filed Sep 8, 2014
“I have a 1999 lincoln town car. The windshield adhesive has failed apparently from having been parked outdoors for 25 days. The windshield has slipped down about one half inch and it is leaking. It is loose enough that it vibrates when the door is closed. I searched for a recall and although there…”
filed Sep 26, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
04189 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
041514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2004Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
031501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2004
Visibility problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Town Car | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 14 | 9% |
| 2000 Town Car | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 Town Car | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 Town Car | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 Town Car | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 Town Car | 7 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.