1998 Lincoln Town Car engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
1998 lincoln town car caught fire. Electrical fire in engine compartment drivers side. Car burnt to ground, fire dept. Put out fire.
Plastic intake manifold on 1998 lincoln town car with ford 4.6 liter v-8 engine cracked causing loss of coolant. The car has 102,000 miles on it. So far, repair costs have come to $1250.00. The leak also damaged the alternator which will cost an additional $400 to replace. The manifold was replaced at my cost by a local repair shop. The part was not saved.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints