Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the 1998 Town Car.
All body frame has rust.
1998 Lincoln Town Car caught fire. Electrical fire in engine compartment drivers side. Car burnt to ground, fire dept. Put out fire.
: the contact stated, while driving 45 mph. , on a clear dry day, there was a sound heard resembling the sound of a tire blow out. The vehicle was stopped and the tires were checked for a flat. When no flat tire was found, the vehicle was immediately driven to a near-by service station. On the way to the station, a recurring hissing sound was heard. The vehicle was then towed to an independent service mechanic, where it was determined the spark plug was blow out of its threading from #8 cylinder and the spark plug from #7 cylinder was also damaged. The heads were sent out to be drilled and rethreaded.