2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature review from North America
"Good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper motor - $200
Driver door lock - $100
Cruise control servo - $300
Radio chassis lights don't work - they are controlled by the onboard network, and no one knows how to fix it other than try a NEW radio ($1000) in it. I bought a couple of Ebay radio (exact replacements OEM) and still no lights to light the buttons.
Dash painted surface wears out near radio bottom. That's a easy fix - just paint it over - all three pieces
Head lights stay on, even with head light switch off. This tells me its likely the light module is not communicating correctly, and might be an expensive fix to replace the LM unit. I can live with it. The ignition shuts off the head light, if worse comes to worse.
General comments?
I bought his car for around $10K and love its ride and roominess. I drove it to Las Vegas twice and never overheated... in fact at even 114F degrees, the car ran good, never overheated and the AC was COOL! It was a true test to see if my plastic intake manifold could take the heat! AND it did in spades.. no pun intended!
As for the repairs the repairs do get expensive compared to a FORD product, but considering... it was not that expensive compared to the service and luxury it gives me.
The ride is luxurious as it used air suspension. When you are on a VERY nicely paved road.. it is truly a GLIDER of sorts...
I am effecting these repairs gradually and as long as other things don't go kaput.. I am a happy camper.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2007 |