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#2696 of 3244 but by johnclineii Sep 13, 2005 (5:16 pm)
Do not assume the Town Car will continue in production as a Panther..... Replies to this message: turbo301 (Sep 15, 2005 4:39 pm)
#2697 of 3244 1996 Grand Marquis by gkarg Sep 14, 2005 (5:22 am)
I am going to look at a 96 and would appreciate input from owners of that year for any feedback on problems or issues.   There was an oil issue on early 90's models with the 4.6L engine and something with the valve guides or whatever. Was that solved by 96? Are there any other issues to know about?   THANKS!   PS - in regard to death rates. I'm sure that the age demographic of the individuals driving the CV/GM has a lot to do with the death numbers. How many driver's have heart attacks or other natural causes, at the wheel and either die before the crash even happens. I'm sure that we can't really understand the "statistics" and fairly weigh them against a Hyundai Accent - where the death rate probably has more to do with the size/structure of the vehicle. Replies to this message: euphonium (Sep 14, 2005 10:11 am)
#2698 of 3244 Re: 1996 Grand Marquis [gkarg] by euphonium Sep 14, 2005 (10:11 am)
Replying to: gkarg (Sep 14, 2005 5:22 am) Are there any other issues to know about?   Check the intake manifold. Maybe it has been replaced and maybe not. Something about it cracking and causing coolant to escape.   The transmission oil could need replacing including the turbine oil.
#2699 of 3244 Re: but [johnclineii] by turbo301 Sep 15, 2005 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: johnclineii (Sep 13, 2005 5:16 pm) I'm assuming that Ford initially built the downsized Town Car elsewhere in an attempt to convey some sort of exclusivity or quality; you know, keep it away from the plebian GM/CV and it's somehow a better-built car. Such a situation reminds me of the way Chrysler put all sorts of extra effort into the bustleback Imperial in order to keep quality high (a noble goal which failed miserably, of course). Anyway, whether or not that's true, I would be surprised if Ford changed the Town Car much before the CV/GM get a major redo. Just like police fleets, taxi/limo fleets know what they like, and the current TC is a honey for this purpose (soooo comfy!). Perhaps once the CV/GM get an extensive makeover, Ford will take the opportunity to bring the TC into the St. Thomas fold. It might be too expensive to move the established product at this point in its life.
#2700 of 3244 A CD player question for my by marsha7 Sep 16, 2005 (6:19 pm)
2004 CV LX Sport...I have the combo CD/Cassette/ with 6 CD unit in trunk...after one year of ownership, I finally put 6 CD in trunk and damn, it works...with one glaring exception...I can advance from Song 2 to Song 3 with the push of the seek button...but I cannot find any button to press to advance from CD 2 to CD 3...I have to wait for it to play all the songs on CD 2 and it will advance automatically...how do I advance the CD manually???...the owner's manual is silent on this...thanks... Replies to this message: turbo301 (Sep 16, 2005 7:34 pm)
#2701 of 3244 Re: 6-pack trunk CD - pain in the rear, literally! by turbo301 Sep 16, 2005 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Sep 16, 2005 6:19 pm) Indeed, I'm wondering the same thing! I specifically wanted the 6-pack changer in the trunk of my car, for those long workday commutes, but I've found it easier to just carry a bunch of CDs in the car and pop them into the dash player one-by-one, all because it is so impossible to advance from one disc to the next in the trunk.   There might be some special electronic code pattern to enter, just like to get the doors to not automatically lock when the car's put in gear. Perhaps pushing and holding all of the remote buttons, while simultaneously depressing all pedals and opening all of the windows, and offering a first born child, is the key to liberating the CD player's capabilities   In my best friend's 2002 GM, all he could get was a cassette in-dash and the 6-pack in the trunk - no dual-deck, in-dash unit. Just be thankful you don't have that setup!
#2702 of 3244 Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 2005 2007?? by lostp71 Sep 16, 2005 (9:55 pm)
Hello, I have been a loyal mercury / crown victoria (vic P 7 1) for a while owned a 93, then a 97. ITS TRUE intake manifold HAS to be changed, ours had to be replaced Power window broke replaced then other window broke PLASTIC materials no good im thinking of getting 05 any one HAVE any comments? suggestions? advice? what PRICE is reasonable d???   THANKS a mil Replies to this message: ragdollgirl (Oct 12, 2005 7:13 am) euphonium (Oct 12, 2005 10:04 am)
#2703 of 3244 turbo301 by marsha7 Sep 17, 2005 (5:20 pm)
I can do as you ask, but I do not have children, so how do I substitute for my first born child???...can I donate my eldest dog???... Replies to this message: turbo301 (Sep 18, 2005 6:53 am)
#2704 of 3244 Cd Player by jsylvester Sep 17, 2005 (6:09 pm)
The interior entertainment system was not dual media because prior to 2003 model year, the climate control ductwork limited the space. That was redesigned as part of the 03 makeover.   On a price for an 05 GM, local dealer is offering $800 UNDER employee plan pricing, so I'd shoot for that as my first offer.
#2705 of 3244 Just use "tune"... by turbo301 Sep 18, 2005 (6:53 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Sep 17, 2005 5:20 pm) I decided to get to the bottom of this CD player issue using every fibre of my engineering sense: I just sat in the cockpit and pushed every button on the radio until something happened LOL! As it turns out, Ford will not be requiring a sacrifice: hitting the forward "tune" direction button advances you to the next disc.

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