Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lincoln Town Car


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Going up hill in 2 inches of snow, vehicle started slipping, traction control motor made noise. Consumer applied gas pedal and engine would not rev up. As stated in owners manual. Engine stalled. When the traction control came on, the vehicle could only go 32 mph, and when accelerator was let off,   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Makes loud popping noise when the wheel is turned to the extreme right or left whether the car is being driven or standing still. Occasionally, the ignition won't turn on and the steering wheel is locked, closing the entire system.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated several times in the last two months, the vehicle will start, but not go anywhere when put in gear. The vehicle will then stall; it will restart and go after waiting 20 minutes. The dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. Also, the driver side window works intermittently.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Lincoln Town Car model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Town Car Cars
Fuel Economy of Town Car Vehicles
Town Car Service Bulletins
Town Car Safety Recalls
Town Car Defect Investigations