10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Dec 152002

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
The theft alarm system activates on a random basis. By following the ownwers manual, the system may be deactivated by entering the code at the drivers door, however on sometimes the alarm will immediately reactivate. I have been advised that this system cannot be disabled manually to prevent follow on alarms. Was suggested that I have a new ignition swithch installed however no guarantee as to this solving the problem.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 152003

Town Car 8-cyl

  • miles
Recall#98V322000 was not valid. The consumer stated that there were no recalls. Scc

- East Greenbush, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 291999

Town Car

  • miles
Anti theft - system would go off on its own; locked garage, etc. After 3 tries, dealer replaced sterring column tamper switch. (3/15/00). No problem since then. Soon roof rocker switch has broken twice. You still must be extremely careful when opening and closing the sun roof.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

Sep 101999

(reported on)

Town Car

  • miles
When making a left hand turn while traveling 15 mph steering wheel locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the left. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the rack and pinion.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #1

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Town Car

  • miles
If the lights are turned on during the day, the instrument panel cannot be read.

- Temecula, CA, USA