I've only had the car a short time, and since I've owned it I've only repaired a flat tire. My research convinced me to seek out this particular model. I was looking for a project car and all indications were that the engine a transmission used on this vehicle were among the best Ford ever built.
I bought the Lincoln from an elderly lady who had only driven the car 65000 miles in the 19 years she owned the vehicle. The car is in showroom condition and according to her has never had anything other than routine maintenance done. This car floats down the highway and is amazingly comfortable. The only negative thing about the car is the gas mileage, but given it is not my daily driver, I don't really care. Wish I could have afforded to buy this car new.
The car floats down the highway and gets bad gas mileage. This is something most people would already know about a Town Car. No problems in only 585 miles doesn't signify anything.
I too did a lot of research before purchasing my 86 TC and I agree that Ford built a strong engine and trans combo in '86. True, the reviewer has not driven many miles yet, but I've put almost 20,000 on mine in the last 3 months with no problems. Unfortunately my TC had 102000 miles on it when I bought it, but you'd never know it by the way it drives! You either love these cars or you hate them.
I received the 1986 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition as a gift from a friend. It has over 100,000 miles. It has become an exciting project to say the least. Ford Motor Company built a very strong motor/tranny combo that year. I plan on installing a lifted suspension to accommodate 24" wheels. I also plan to either rebuild the original motor or purchase a crate motor. The interior will be overhauled as well with all the Cartier insignia. It will be a show stopper.
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