1998 Lincoln Town Car electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Apr 9, 2018
“The cruise control module stopped working on my vehicle and now I'm told it can't be replaced. Subsequently, the radio & a/c stopped working. This cruise control module had to be replaced because of it's ability to spontaneously combust the car in flames as it did on my 1996 lincoln town car. Why…”
filed Nov 15, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil. *tt
17871 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2004Various intermittent/constant electrical concerns. *tt
17828 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2004
Electrical System problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 Town Car | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Town Car | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 Town Car | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 Town Car | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 Town Car | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 18 | 17% |
| 1999 Town Car | 13 | 9% |
| 1997 Town Car | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 Town Car | 19 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.