Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The number one most common problem is related to the trunk lid lock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (three problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Lincoln Town Car

Problem Category Number of Problems
Trunk Lid Lock problems
3
Door Latch problems
3

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

I was attempting to get my ice scraper out of the trunk and used the door trunk button to open it. Trunk lid was lightly covered with snow and would only open about 1/2 inch. So. . . I put my right hand under the trunk to lift it, and the closing hydraulic mechanism started closing the trunk and   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Door latches failed.   Read details...


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