1989 Lincoln Town Car Signature from North America - Comments

Normal replacement of brakes, shocks, tires, battery.

Transmission rebuilt/replaced twice due to TVR cable plastic connector breaking (now has a brass fitting).

One recall. Ignition switch replacement.

Air shocks wear out at 50,000 miles.

Car sat, not used for two years, at which time the fuel level indicator quit.

All Lincolns have A/C selector switch failures.

Glove box doors on all will warp under heat and sun.

Radio sound goes out when car is warm.

High beam switch works occasionally.

This is the fifth Lincoln I've owned and the best yet. I used to trade every 4 years, but when Lincoln went to air suspension, I stayed with "old Reliable". Had a MK7 with air suspension and it was a real pain to fix.

Gas mileage has always been great for this V-8. Twenty in the city and 25 hi-way at 70 with a/c on. Wife has gotten as good as 27 at 60mph on a trip from Texas. Still good, remember, this car now has 215,000 on it. No oil leaks.

Ride is like sitting home on your living room couch. Interior is crushed velour, burgundy, holds up well under mostly Texas sun its entire life. Glove box door will warp early on these cars.

Never had to get into the engine or drive line, except for the transmission repairs. Air conditioning still running on original R-12.

I wish every car I've owned were as good as this one. My sister always had Cadillacs that fell apart. I test drove one, and went back to Lincoln.

Read a story, back in early 90's of a livery service in NYC having 98 T.C.s and only 2 Cadillacs. Owner used the Lincolns as they stood up to 24hr a day running, NYC streets, and picky customers. He did change all the shocks out to KYB's as they don't break. Wouldn't consider getting rid of one until it was well over 250K in mileage. I agree with him 100%.

I also have a 1989 Lincoln Town Car. I have posted a review for it on here, but what I don't understand is I have also had to rebuild my transmission, but when I look at the Crown Victorias/Grand Marquis on here of that year or close to that year, no one seems to have that same trouble. I also have a 1988 Ford F150 - the transmission is fine, I don't get it.