Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2012

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to successfully jump start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the contact was then informed that the wiring harness was damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that rain would leak in through the windows during rainy weather. The manufacturer was not made aware of either failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

1) leak from manifold, involved replacing whole manifold. 2) paint peeling from bumpers. 3) air conditioner blower motor failure. 4) special switch device located under dashboard that controls cooling/heating for the vents in the dashboard failure. 5) generator warning lamp failure.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Alternator failed.


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