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#41 of 99 1995 Lincoln Cartier by gortiz3

Jun 13, 2009 (5:09 pm)

Sup Guys! Looks like we all have some good tastes around here when it comes to luxurious horsepower anyway there is a 1995 Lincoln Towncar Cartier I am looking to buy. Currently the odometer reads around 209,xxx miles. The paint is still a light tan glossy and the interior white leather shows some wear and tear, not too much. It even comes with a sunroof which works fine. All matching hubcaps, good tire tread (70%), AC and heater, power seats and all windows except one work. The price tag was originally $1900, but has been dropped to $1300.
  
What concerns me is the acceleration. I'll gas it lightly and it'll take somewhat of a while to speed up. The first gear hits around 14-18 mph. Then I feel another at 26-28 mph. They are quick and you feel the pull. On my brother's 91 TC (160K miles) the gear shifts are smooth and you have to feel for them though. Also the engine's rpm (the 95 TC) will shoot up for some time before 3rd gear comes in then it levels off. Upwards 50mph+ its good. The lady claims her husband took care of it regularly. Is it wear and tear or is it something more simple? any help is appreciated. I need some wheels for work.

#42 of 99 Transmission overhaul? by eene

Jul 29, 2009 (8:55 am)

My 95 LTC, which I LOVE, slips in and out of gear, causing the engine to rev up and then clunk back into gear. This happens intermittently, sometimes not at all for several months, then it starts again. It can happen at 70mph or 40, Usually when I am on the freeway! Sometimes, if I pull over, turn off the car, and then let it sit for a few minutes, restart, this stops for awhile. But, this has been happening for the last several years. I have had the transmission services regularly, but this does not take care of the problem. Is there something else I can do besides replacing the transmission?

#43 of 99 Re: lincoln town car [lazydogs] by gseterry

Jul 31, 2009 (4:46 am)

Replying to: lazydogs (Nov 09, 2007 3:39 pm)
Its hard to believe that the engine's health can cause some gosh awful trans problems.
I took my 100K, 99 TC in for a trans tune up (Fluid, Filter and the Ford approved Valve Body upgrades) . Drove it home with the same issues, bucking and erratic shifts.
Had buddy sneak it in to The Ford Lab (ain't it great living right here by Dearborn and the Glass House?) where they put the REAL Factory 'puter on it.
#5 and #7 COP Coils were bad. Yah just 2, not the WHOLE set of 8 the dealer or ripoffs try to sell you. They checked the MFG codes on my original Coils and they were "D" = Really Early.
Replaced them with 2 new ones from NAPA $38 each.
I have been driving it ever since (clock shows 122K now) with NO ISSUES or complaints AT ALL.... Smooth like a TC should.
Note here: When replacing the COP Coils (#5 and #7 are almost always the culprits) make sure you clean (brake clean) off the tops (where the apoxy is poured in to seal them) of ALL your 8 coils. Spray a healthy thick wet coating of Permatex Spray-A-Gasket - Sealant (Red stuff) all over this epoxied area. Let it soak in for a few hours. When it skins over/semi dry you're all set. It will soak in and seal the gaps in the epoxy (which shrinks with age) and keep the moisture out.
Have a nice drive.

#44 of 99 Re: lincoln town car [gseterry] by nwraaa

Jul 31, 2009 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: gseterry (Jul 31, 2009 4:46 am)
When you Town Car was bucking and jerking did your computer send the service engine warning to the display panel? If so, why could you not take a basic code reader and retrieve the codes which in your case would indicate misfire at #5 and #7?

#45 of 99 Re: Lincoln TCar Transmission Problem (I think) [chowdhurynyc] by gseterry

Aug 20, 2009 (4:50 am)

Replying to: chowdhurynyc (Jun 01, 2008 4:47 pm)
Have your ignition COP (Coil Over Plug) coils checked. #5 and #7 are notorious for failing first. The miss will drive the trans computer NUTS.
I took my 94K mile - 99 TC in for trans work with this SAME problem.
Lucky the trans shop is owned by a TRUE friend / REAL HONEST businessman. Tested all 8 with a spritz bottle of Windex. Just sprayed on top (where the epoxy seals it) of each coil.
He only replaced the 2 bad (#5 & #7) coils $50 each (from NAPA) installed, instead of all 8.
BTW: Its a $480+ job at the dealer for all 8. THEY don't want to just replace the 1 or 2 bad ones.
Runs smooth as silk ever since.
Note also the factory recomended trans fluid and SCREEN clean and change on a TC is 90K miles. A GOOD trans shop should also do any Ford recomended trans & valve body field upgrades out there at the same time too.
Mine didn't need them because of the trans working perfect, so they (and the fluid change) weren't done.
I'm at 124K today and still one happy smooth TC Owner.
Terry

#46 of 99 Re: Lincoln TCar Transmission Problem (I think) [gseterry] by novice25

Aug 21, 2009 (9:34 am)

Replying to: gseterry (Aug 20, 2009 4:50 am)
Hate to sound like a real novice but there's no way around it. What do you mean by coils and where can I find them. Having the same issue - as the car warms up it gets jerky, before I get the transmission checked I would like to explore the whole "coil" thing.
 
Thanks in advance!

#47 of 99 Re: Lincoln TCar Transmission Problem (I think) [novice25] by nwraaa

Aug 22, 2009 (3:50 pm)

Replying to: novice25 (Aug 21, 2009 9:34 am)
Take a look at the engine and you will notice that you don't see the spark plugs. The spark plugs, however, are there. The enigne in gseterry's car has a coil, a black round item, on top of each spark plug. His engine also does not have tradidional spark plug wires.

#48 of 99 2003 tc shutter when shifting. by jimbo369

Aug 23, 2009 (7:51 pm)

my 03t/c 150,000mi shutters at approx 42mph again at 52 . replaced fluid and filter about 3 times in last 100,000. very reputible mech checked and said coils good fuel filter semi clogged . I change it fairly regular but who knows.After changing fuel filter it did seem to to shift smooth.about 6000 miles later same thing ,changed filter but this time it didnt help.wondering if new MASsensor will help or is it time for a new tranny?????

#49 of 99 Re: 2003 tc shutter when shifting. [jimbo369] by nwraaa

Aug 24, 2009 (10:05 pm)

Replying to: jimbo369 (Aug 23, 2009 7:51 pm)
Before going for a new transmission, have the torque converter clutch solenoid and the shift solenoids replaced. Cleaning the MAS sensor as a routine maintenance item is a good idea but it will not stop the dreaded Ford transmission shift shudder.

#50 of 99 Re: 1999 Towncar vibration/shudder [ks153nt] by wnw

Sep 06, 2009 (8:08 am)

Replying to: ks153nt (Jun 12, 2008 2:54 am)
Hi
 
Am having vibration/shudder problem with my 1999 Town Car (89,000 miles) , exactly as you desribed in June, 2008. Was it a torque converter clutch problem? My independent repair shop suggests same. What was cost to repair? Thanks.

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