One problem related to front seat recliner has been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The driver's side seat does not go far enought back, and it may be a violation of the air bag because the passenger's side seat goes one inch more, and there shouldn't be a difference. Dealer contacted, and stated not a problem, the difference is visible.
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