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1998 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive

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Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive
Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$38,030
Base Invoice:
$34,702
Destination:
$670
Engine/Fuel:
4.6L/281 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan Executive
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/24

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Large
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99W
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 4.6L/281
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 220 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 290 @ 3500
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44U
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.32
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.27
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 24
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 850
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 4015
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : HD Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear : Watts linkage
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) :
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : .70
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 11 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : T3U
Rear Tire Order Code : T3U
Spare Tire Order Code : 508
Front Tire Size : P225/60SR16
Rear Tire Size : P225/60SR16
Spare Tire Size : P225/60SR16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
Steering Type : Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 42.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 19.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 117.7
Length, Overall (in) : 215.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 78.2
Height, Overall (in) : 58.0
Tread Width, Front (in) : 63.4
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 65.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 20.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 6
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 112.3
Front Head Room (in) : 39.2
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 60.6
Front Hip Room (in) : 57.3
Second Head Room (in) : 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) : 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 60.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 58.0
Summary
Vehicle Name : Town Car
Body Style : 4 Door Sedan Executive

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Color-keyed bumpers/body-side cladding w/chrome inserts
Bright windshield/rear window moldings
Functional drip rails
Chrome vertical grille w/red "Lincoln Star"
Complex reflector headlamps w/clear lenses
Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay
Complex reflector taillamps
Cornering lamps
Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors (RH convex)
Solar tinted glass
Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
Chrome pull-away door handles
INTERIOR
6-way power individual comfort lounge 40/20/40 front seats-inc: 2-way head restraints
Leather seating surfaces
Soft textured touch zones
Center front seat fold-down armrests
Full-length door armrests w/driver seat storage
18 oz Merino cut-pile floor carpet
Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/center blow horn
"Securilock"-encoded ignition key
"Smart lock"-anti lockout system
Finger-tip speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature
Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches
Analog instrument cluster w/message center
Engine temp gauge
Low engine oil alert light
EEC-V malfunction alert light
Electronic alert chimes
Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature
Pwr door locks
Delayed accessory pwr
Automatic parking brake release
Remote releases for fuel filler door & decklid
Remote keyless entry system w/illuminated entry, theater/exterior lighting
Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor
Rear seat air conditioning & heating ducts
Rear window defroster
Premium AM/FM stereo sound system w/cassette tape player
Concealed dual-diversity antenna
Electronic digital clock
Lockable/illuminated glove box
Ashtray mounted front cupholders
12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel
Electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror
Full length door scuff plates
Door pull-straps
Cloth-covered headlining
Front passenger & rear seat passenger roof rail assist handles
Dual illuminated visor mirrors
Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray, luggage compartment
Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors
Front seatback map pockets
Lower door carpeting
Rear window ledge carpeting
Luggage compartment gray carpeting/trim-inc: spare tire cover, deck-lid liner
MECHANICAL
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Rear-wheel drive
3.08 axle ratio
All-speed traction control
72 amp/hr battery
130 amp alternator
Electronic voltage regulator
Coolant recovery system
Front long & short-arm coil spring suspension
Watts linkage rear suspension
Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers
P225/60SR16 all-season SBR BSW tires
Mini spare tire
16" gear tooth aluminum wheels
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
19.0 gallon fuel tank w/gas cap tether
Single exhaust system
Single key for door/ignition
NOTE
**ALL STANDARD EQUIPMENT IS 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
Front/rear center lap belts w/rear center shoulder belt
Child-proof pwr door locks
All-speed traction control
Brake shift interlock
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
NATIONAL BASE PRICE (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be sold by contiguous states dealers and/or for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be delivered & registered to residents outside CA/MA/NY/CT* STANDARAD
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER $60
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *generated in states w/two license plates* STANDARAD
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE *Deletes Premium Sound System* *CREDIT* STANDARAD
TRUNK-MOUNTED 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (N/A w/58H Radio) $595
LIVERY PKG -inc: HD 78 amp battery, single exhaust, 3.08 axle ratio, full size spare tire/wheel, upgraded front/rear stabilizer bars HD front springs, HD steering gear, rear cup holders (N/A w/418 Limousine Builders Pkg, P_ Seats) (LPO) *NET* $270
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
ELECTRONIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Spare Tires
MINI SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE -inc: matching road tire w/steel wheel $120
Tires
P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON WSW TIRES $95
P.E.P.
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle STANDARAD
Seat Type
LEATHER INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
CLOTH INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS *CREDIT* STANDARAD
Paint Type
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
PEARLESCENT TRI-COAT PAINT $365
Region
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT BASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Available only to CA/MA/NY/CT dealers for vehicles to be delivered & registered to residents in CA/MA/NY/CT* STANDARAD
Deletion
ELECTROCHROMIC AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS & COMPASS NOT DESIRED *CREDIT* STANDARAD
ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL NOT DESIRED *CREDIT* STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
2 Years/24,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
98V322

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
175,000

Summary:
On certain police, fleet, natural gas, and limousine vehicles, the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground. If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints. Owner notification began Jan. 18, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture:
March 1996 - December 1998

Manufacturer Recall Number:
98S37
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Rear Passenger: * * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.