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Re: Lincoln Town Car - question about rear seats [tlark]
by euphonium
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Nov 03, 2008 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: tlark (Nov 02, 2008 8:20 pm)
If non fold down rear seat, you might consider installing a hitch receiver and insert an external luggage carrier. They are available in different sizes and styles for you.
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EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 2005 TOWN CAR
by bremertong
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Feb 03, 2009 (8:56 pm)
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The original warranty for my 2005 Lincoln Town Car is about to run out and am wondering if I should purchase and extended warranty from Ford or an extended warranty company such as Wynns or Zurich. I do most of my maintenance at the local Ford dealership. I have owned Wynns Warranties in the past with good results. Any experience of other Town Car owners that have dealt with this issue in the past as well as all suggestions will be appreciated.
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- #1704 of 1771
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Re: EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 2005 TOWN CAR [bremertong]
by izaclown1
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Feb 04, 2009 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: bremertong (Feb 03, 2009 8:56 pm)
I have not had any experience with the warranties mentioned. I have had one in the past and it would have been cheaper to put the money in the bank and use it to fix the car. That is just my experience. The experience I have had with TC is not much goes wrong with them. Most of it is $150-$300. I have had very few problems with the previously owned (2000) and currently owned TC's (2002).
That is just my 2 pennies worth.
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Re: EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 2005 TOWN CAR [bremertong]
by euphonium
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Feb 04, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: bremertong (Feb 03, 2009 8:56 pm)
Have owned and driven a TC 142,000 miles and 15 years. The original warranty was used for a minor part replacement. I'm a retired insurance agency owner & I wouldn't advise any mechanical insurance for anyone anytime.
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- #1706 of 1771
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THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES
by bremertong
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Feb 05, 2009 (10:48 pm)
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Thanks very much for the replies regarding extended warranties. I will give careful consideration to the suggestions. It is good to know that these cars are so trouble free. So far I have had no problems but am told an item such a a transmission replacement or rebuild could cost upwards of three thousand dollars to site one example. Since these warranties carry a prorated refund if the car is traded before expiration date, the warranty is sort of a hedging of potential costs. May be this type of hedge is not necessary given the experiences presented in the previous two posts. Thanks again for your valuable sharing of information.
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- #1707 of 1771
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Re: THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES [bremertong]
by euphonium
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Feb 06, 2009 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: bremertong (Feb 05, 2009 10:48 pm)
As for the AOD transmission, it is bullet proof having been around since 1980. If you change the oil & filter in it every 30 to 40 K miles, it should be trouble free. 
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Re: THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES [euphonium]
by brhalltx
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Feb 06, 2009 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: euphonium (Feb 06, 2009 8:15 am)
The AOD isn't bullet proof... I've had constant trouble (and constant shuddering) with one in a 1995 Grand Marquis. And couldn't get Ford to do a thing about it. All they'd do was flush the fluid; the problem recurs in 15,000 miles. They overheat the fluid and burn out the additives. Hopefully the newer ones have been fixed...
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Re: THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES [brhalltx]
by bremertong
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Feb 06, 2009 (10:23 pm)
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Replying to: brhalltx (Feb 06, 2009 8:22 am)
Thanks for your remarks regarding the transmission in the 1995 Grand Marquis. Based on what you described would you suggest I buy the extended warranty to protect me from expenses from the type of problem you experienced?
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Re: THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES [euphonium]
by bremertong
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Feb 07, 2009 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: euphonium (Feb 06, 2009 8:15 am)
Thanks for your comment regarding oil change intervals. Are you using synthetic oils if the mileage is every 30 to 40 thousand miles or did you mean 4 to 5 thousand miles. I have not had a suggestion of as high as 30 to 40 thousand miles before.
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