Recent content by smittman

remote problem Yes, I had the same problem with both my remotes on my 96 TC. Don't mess with them, they are toast. I found a great spot on the internet through Ebay to buy new ones for under $25 ea. and they work great.

Steering wheel removal I had this same problem with my 96 Town car but was able to remedy it by drilling out the two stripped holes, all the way through the hub, and tapping it to the next size larger bolt hole. Then using my standard wheel puller, the steering wheel popped right off...

I need to replace the turn signal switch on my '96 Town Car and have hit a problem. I got through the air bag ok, removed the retaining bolt and installed the wheel puller. The bolt holes that are for the puller to screw into were really shallow and the threads pulled right our of them. Is...

Hello all, I'm just new to this site but not to owning a Lincoln. I've owned a 1980 towncar, a 1987 Mark VIII and now a 96 towncar. I try to perform all my maintenance work and so far, knock on wood, I'm doing pretty well. Right now I need some advice on removing the steering wheel from my...

Oh yeah, what a nightmare. I had a 1980 TownCar that the heater was leaking and had to replace it. It only cost about $35-40 bucks back about 12 years ago but the install was a real chore. Had to remove the whole dash and understructre to get to it. That included the steering wheel column...

96 TC driver I have the digital dash that gives up to the second fuel economy and if that is to be trusted,(I have no reason to disbelieve it), I get 22-23 highway at all times. No idea of what I do in town but mostly drive highway speeds anyway. Very little in town driving. I'm sure the...