1996 Lincoln Town Car Diamond Anniversary Edition review from North America
"An all around excellent luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold cracked--known engineering problem with the car--cost me $900.
Shocks replaced.
Upper and lower ball joints replaced--factory parts are junk, use aftermarket replacements.
Tires, the factory Michelins are outstanding and have a whitewall!
Transmission flaking out--common to need a new transmission at 125k-150k.
General comments?
The most luxurious car on the market. I've owned Benzes, a 93 Town Car, and my family members own trucks and other sedans. The Town Car is the hands down winner for comfort, the most space, and the easiest to drive/park.
Engine speed is decent considering the weight and size of the car. I added an aftermarket engine computer chip and it dramatically improved the acceleration of the car (+10hp/+22lbsft). A number of engineering problems Ford has let slip through and recalled only on Taxi/Fleet/Limo-type vehicles. If I buy another Lincoln, it will be on one of those programs to ensure proper warranty service.
All in all, with a few faults that every car has, it's one of the best cars on the road today!
Visit http://lincolntowncar.org for more info about the mid-90's Lincoln Town Car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2002 |