Lincoln Town Car
Car washes can be hard on the fragile power antenna mast in the Lincoln Town Car. However, it is relatively easy to replace and not very expensive. Antenna masts can be found frequently on Ebay for between $10 and $20. This procedure also applies to most Lincoln Automobiles.
Tools:
-Needle...
This is probably the easiest car maintenance I have ever done. All you need is a few tools you can find around the house and less then 1 hour of your time. When you are done, congratulations, you just saved yourself $90.00!
Tools Needed
Flat head screwdriver, Small Bolt Set
Old newspapers or...
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Safety
Exercise caution when working around electronics and unless you are well versed in automotive electronics DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT. Although many times it is harmless to use a test light, in only takes one poke to destroy a five thousand dollar body controller.
1995...
By: Pepsi2185
Safety
Exercise caution when working around electronics and unless you are well versed in automotive electronics DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT. Although many times it is harmless to use a test light, in only takes one poke to destroy a five thousand dollar body controller.
This...
Door Adjustment
This is a somewhat common problem. Your door is out of alignment.
Rather that replacing the door hinges you can try loosening the upper hinge and use a hammer against a solid peace of wood moving the hinge forward an eighth of an inch. This tightens the hinge and lifts the door...
Safety
Exercise caution when working around electronics and unless you are well versed in automotive electronics DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT. Although many times it is harmless to use a test light, in only takes one poke to destroy a 5 thousand dollar body controller.
Identification
You need to...
Tools and parts you will need:
Safety glasses
Rubber gloves
Ratchet, extension, and 10mm, 11mm, 18mm metric sockets
Jack stands or lift (for non-4x4)
Cleaning solvent
Drain pan
Funnel
Rags
13 quarts Mercon V transmission oil (I used Castrol - part synthetic) DO NOT use Mercon or Dextron III...
This is the switch which controls your signals and your wipers.
This procedure applies to models from the 90's. I don't know about later years, but I don't think it will be much different.
SAFETY FIRST
Disconnect the battery and wait approximately 5 minutes before you start working. This...
Replacement light bulb chart
This chart is a list of all the replacement bulbs from Sylvania for the Town Car from 1990 to 2000. Sylvania is available at most auto parts stores (and online) so you should be able to find them. Information from the Sylvania web site.
1990 Lincoln Town Car...
Why update the rear speakers? Because it is very easy to Do it Yourself. The rear speakers usually cost around $100 (for a good one), and you can replace them in about 30 minutes. The best reason is that you can hear the significant difference right away!
What size are the rear speakers?
My...