Vitaliy Kofman was my Video Friend He has his own channel on these cars and many more, Check him out kzread.info

@prodesign8189

3 жыл бұрын

DId, he is a nice guy. I watched both of you a month ago when I bought my 06...great to have found you both. Happy New year bud!

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

@@prodesign8189 Happy New Year

@kennethnicholas5938

2 жыл бұрын

I know Im randomly asking but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my password. I would love any tips you can give me.

@kyriekristian2933

2 жыл бұрын

@Kenneth Nicholas Instablaster =)

@kennethnicholas5938

2 жыл бұрын

@Kyrie Kristian Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

I got my 05 town car from copart for $500. Only had 98,500 miles and 2 owners. Pristine condition other than the fender bender that somehow got it totaled. It literally only needed a fender bumper cover and bumper reinforcement. It could use a new hood but definitely does nothing to the driveability. I'm so blessed to have gotten this car for $500.

Great video, great channel. Walk up to the Town Car, walk around it, are the tire valve stem caps missing tag bolts missing, open the door, smell new or trash, owner's manual still in the glove box and the door keypad code card, 1 key-2 keys or 3 keys. the Best cars will still have all 3 keys, spare tire never used, all booklets, tag bolts, valve stem caps. Open the hood and look for coolant leaks all around the intake and look at the under intake heater pipe for severe rust on the pipe behind the alternator in the engine valley, 1991-1997 the under intake heater pipe has a rubber hose section right behind the water pump-this hose will burst with old age just like a 28 year old radiator hose. 98+ solid metal. Coolant full? Premium battery? 4 matching tires? pull the oil fill cap off and look down onto the head for oil sludge. a clean head top means great care. nasty varnished and sludged, walk away now. look for cut wire and aftermarket stuff under the hood. reach down with you hand and rub the bottom side of the AC accumulator(salt states) and AC compressor- look for green oil on your fingers. These compressors are usually robust for 250,000 miles or so. walk to the rear axle- look for axle oil leaks in the wheel windows or on the back side of the tires, look to see if the car still have air ride or a coil spring conversion kit. start the car- listen for 1-3 seconds of loud start up clatter- this would mean the car will need a timing set soon, especially if it is pushing 200,000 miles. factory radio still or aftermarket? driver's seat still moves correctly on wooden steering wheel cars- easy exit feature kills these seat tracks in time. run the self test on the HVAC- start the car- hit off and floor at the same time- let up off the off and floor button at the same time for 1 second and then hit "Auto". HVAC fault codes will appear after 30 seconds- no codes- the whole screen lights up- hit windshield defrost to exit. put the car in gear and go- transmission shifts smoothly, roaring or grinding from the rear axle? the adjustable pedals should move 5-6 inches- if they only move 1/4th and inch, its because the plastic gear splits on the brake pedal side and the drive cable jams. the brake and gas pedal move off one motor that's by the gas pedal and you can disconnect the drive cable and the gas pedal will be free to move. you can then manually move the brake pedal. most of these are stuck all the way up- close to the seat bc of elderly previous owners that were very short. items to consider replacing soon. timing set on the 1999-00 01+, the older ones have a far more robust timing set with metal tensioners and metal spines on the chain guides. engine oil consumption can be a huge issue on the 4.6, especially 1991-1997, 1 quart every 500 miles is not unusual. replace valve stem seals. replace the oil filter adapter gasket every 12-18 years with at least 100,000 miles. rear air suspension air bladders every 12-18 years EATC blend door actuator(s) every 12-19 years. 1990-2002 has one motorized blend door actuator and it does hot to cold. 2003+ has 5 blend door actuators that do all functions-no more vacuum motors in the dash on 03+ for climate. sagging door hinges. loosen the top 3 hinge to body bolts and tap the entire door hinge forward towards the front of the car like 1/20th an inch at a time, get it perfect and tighten the 3 bolts back. missing door code, 2002 and older still have the code in the trunk on the trunk hinge, some 03's do, a few 04s do. 2005 and older still have the door code on the drivers door module inside the driver's door behind the door panel. 2006+ deleted the code- electronic retrieval is your only option if the key code card is lost.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@je1950

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the treasure chest of info.

@Ninnjette-

Жыл бұрын

Wow I wish I had you with me this Tuesday, going to look at a 99.

@warriormanmaxx8991

3 ай бұрын

@freddyhollingsworth5945 - Ohhhh Wow !! Did you leave anything out, per chance?!? If the Lincoln TownCar I am looking at is the right color, right price, decent mileage, was part of an estate sale ... driven by a caring elder ... SOLD!!

Last summer bought me a 2000 Lincoln town car 91k miles, elder owned, body and interior perfect, garage kept. settled at $1200. So far ive replaced and fixed everything you mentioned. Air bag to spring conversion, all coils and plugs, intake manifold, thermostat and coolant flush, tierods, balljoints, sway links, pitman and idler arms. Didnt have to replace the exhaust manifolds yet. All I owned was crown vics, and marquis so I knew what I was getting into. Even with low miles these can develop these issues but I still say its worth if for these cars if you know your way around them and if you get them cheap enough. They are very strong cars and very good for longevity. Mine came a long way and I love it.

@InstagramPokerpolitie

5 ай бұрын

What’s your telephone number

@warriormanmaxx8991

3 ай бұрын

Of course you put repairs in to a Town Car steal at $1200 !! Hopefully, you did not go through an A to Z laundry list of "watch out for's" as per freddy hollingsworth above !!

Each time I watch Vitaliy or your videos, it reminds me of how lucky I am to be living in the Phoenix desert. My 2004 Grand Marquis LS that spent its whole life here is completely rust free and no corrosion on the wheels. I see what they mean when they say IL is in the Rust Belt.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

it's true, mine isn't really rusted though like most here and neither is his you get some rust but nothing to concerning, your lucky to have one from there that clean

Got my '02 Cartier for 3500 6 years ago, now has 180k and runs like new still, I did put on a new intake manifold, also new shocks, not hard to do. Best car we EVER owned, last car we'll ever need to buy, comfort, ride, quality, all SS exhaust and more. A real frame, not this unibody junk that rots out from under, yep, the last quality automobile made in America, now becoming a collector ... grab one while you can.

This is a very useful video detailing the critical thinking process on car buying. Thanks

GREAT VID! You laughing was the icing on the cake. You been through some stuff and it’s great to see the BOSS smiling! Stay Blessed!

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Tyvm

Just purchased 03 for 5k with 28k miles. Rides like a new car 🚗 😌

I can't believe how nice my town car seats are. The leather seats from a crown vic will go in a grand Marquis with cloth seats and vice versa but not between town cars and crown Vic/Grand Marquis

@yousufkan6960

2 жыл бұрын

I have town car seats in my crown Vic

Just bought a 03 TC Signature w 43k, garage kept, in showroom condition. I’m real happy and 22-26 mpg fuel read out. This is my first car in a long time and will be the companion to my 97 Ford F 250 7.3

@jakethesnake4971

10 ай бұрын

How much did you pay? I'm guessing around 9 or 10k?

Very nice. 98-02 need to check where the passenger LCA attaches. Has to be repaired by a certified welder if rotted out. Very common. The A/C drier keeps it wet (that can rust out and leak too).

When you talk about the leaks at 1:15...you pointed to exactly where a lil smoke is coming from when my car heats up. It is coming from under the hood behind the steering wheel. I have no engine light on and no oil leaking but I kept wondering why a little smoke coming from that exact area. Thank you!

I just adopted my mother-in-law's 2004 Ultimate. Garage kept with 36,000 original miles. Other than a couple rusted out catalytic converters, rear pads and rotors and a busted caliper, it seems to be in good working order. We did discover the leaking issue (after taking it out of the garage), but I think I've got that resolved. Other than that, this thing is almost mint. I have been enjoying your videos and now share your affinity for this sweet ride. Any other tips you have for a car that's done a lot more sitting than driving, are much appreciated.

Owned a great P71. Recently sold it and now looking for a Towncar and nothing else. Thanks for these videos. They help me know what to look for.

If you don't want to deal with the air system on these, coil spring mods are easy and cheap. I had an '02 with the same story; little old lady died, had the car since new, Bought it from her kids for $2k with 46k miles on it in 2016. First car I bought out of the military. Loved it, it was a rock.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

The air suspension is now really cheap so I would probably never get rid of it unless I was going full out performance

@cummins24421

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe ah, fair enough. I put wheels and an exhaust on it because I'm a child.

@warriormanmaxx8991

3 ай бұрын

@@cummins24421- may you ALWAYS ... "be a child" !! Too many grumpy oldsters out there !!

Buying one this weekend!! THANKS FOR INFORMATION!!

You speak with authoritative knowledge. I would humbly add that high mileage is not a turnoff if the vehicle were kept well and the previous owner(s) had already remedied the common known faults of the platform. Gotta know what to look for. I'm concerned with frame rot on these older classics from the snowy States that use road salts in the winter. On the northern Panthers also the steering shaft corrosion/failure between the firewall and the rack & pinion.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Not so much frame as much as the floors, these had issues with fuel tanks rotting as well

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

It has a truck frame under it 😂 i was amazed by that

@richardkluesek4301

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Panther platform feature.

@richardkluesek4301

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Tough to inspect for unless you can get it on a lift or go down on the floor under and see the condition. Fuel tank rot is sometimes given away by gas fumes odor especially if indoors.

can't believe YT never recommended this video until just now. It's funny hearing those old prices... I'm seeing Town Cars near me listed for well over $10k

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed....crazy money

funny story my dealer wanted 3600$+ tax for both oem headlights with bulbs on my 11 towncar.. I found the ones you have on for 400cad and got those, love them !

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

I paid 199.00 I believe....us dollars they have been great

@warriormanmaxx8991

3 ай бұрын

What exactly is so "funny" about almost being ripped off by a "car dealer" !!

brilliant summary, thank you!

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wht u want to do is order a new gas card/account along with those older Fords.....keep it on the visor ready to go @ all times

I had to pay $9k for mine last year. 50k miles and car in perfect shape, seats, air ride, everything.

This is wholesome. I trust you with my life.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

I won't steer you wrong friend

Great video, thank you.

Intake manifold on the 4.6 are notorious for leaking. Air ride system will eventually go but easy transfer to qualify shocks. There was other minor problems on these cars and well worth fixing. Nothing rides like an Lincoln of the 90s to 2011

I have a 2006 LTC with 82,000 miles on it and I love it ! I have no plans to trade or sell it !!!

Very accurate description. of issues

It's funny this video came up in my feed. I have been thinking about the possibility of getting a Town Car of that generation. I have a 1997 that I got free in 2010. It was owned by a 90 year old who had stopped driving, At the time it had about 66k or 67k miles on it. Now it's over 150k. The last time I drove it, it had run out of power steering fluid. The check engine light has been on for years now, and my mechanic says a bad catalytic converted triggered that. For many years it has had an intermittent problem with not starting, even though it would crank over just fine. In the Lincoln owner Facebook groups, I was told by many people that it's most likely a bad crank sensor. Unfortunately a year ago the problem got worse, and it was no longer intermittent. I love the car though, which is why I thought about the possibility of getting a Lincoln from the next generation, like yours, or getting that one fixed, or getting another like mine.

These things are on sale online with 300K to 450K miles on them all day

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir best running motor on the road

@_alexmuerto_

2 жыл бұрын

mine finally hit 100K

@bws1971

2 жыл бұрын

@@_alexmuerto_ What do you want for it?

@_alexmuerto_

2 жыл бұрын

@@bws1971 but what'll i drive its my first car and im in high school

@bws1971

2 жыл бұрын

@@_alexmuerto_ I was half joking. Mine has 253K miles and I've been thinking of getting a second one. Yours sounds to be barely even broken in. Enjoy!

very insightful video

Great video man

I. Own several of these. Avoid the 2003 year like the plague. They have horrible issues with rear axles that were not hardened properly. Fleet cars were recalled, private vehicles only got tsb. If the floor is wet on the passenger side don't worry, it is an easy fix that cost under $20 and only takes 30 minutes. The cars here in the South don't rust. The only other issues are air ride bags that leak, and look out for cracks in the plastic intake if the millage is high or the car is 2003 or prior. Last join Lincoln forums online. There you find answers to just about any question you have.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

or you come here and I answer those questions lol

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

also the leak you speak of most DON'T even completly understand where it originates from they just know how to stop it by covering something else up many people from the Lincoln forums come to me because I've done the homework and ripped these cars apart from front to back and there is actually more than one main are to get that leak and several reasons the floor would be wet I like to say I'm a little bit better informed than most Lincoln forums due to the fact I not only have the experience but a several hundred book library on all this stuff at work I don't mind Lincoln forums they are great but alot of those guys email me for documents diagrams and fixes that don't work that are recommended there last week dude was talking about his 2009 P71 and how much he's been replacing to get to the bottom of an egr problem and I simply walked him through finding the wire that grounds out on the back of the intake manifold area in probably 20min of talking to him....problem fixed it's my profession and I love these cars and helping people I try and keep the retention of questions here if possible instead of a forum but I do see the benefit in them as well for sure.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love for you to be a part of the channel and be part of the discussions with your knowledge

@donaldvincent

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Oh yeah, sorry, I did not mean to cut into your business..

@claywright7854

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 towncar I just replaced the intake on. It rode good for a day then started shaking and idling rough, not wanting to accelerate & smoke out of vents on highway yesterday. Had a diagnostic test done yesterday and it said I had a misfire on a cylinder ( changed plugs and coil) and had a old egr valve code come up. Changed egr valve after I reset everything and it came back up and now I got a code p0141 for o2 sensor. . I'm thinking of just cutting my cats cause its been alot of heat coming from underneath (my floors are even getting hot) .

Your car is nice love the headlights too

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Tyvm

Great video. I live in Florida. There is one is these at every intersection. Prices are rock bottom. I’m gonna try and get me a steal of a deal.

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Down there they are rock bottom up here the are super high

@darrinrentruc6614

Жыл бұрын

Your in the best state to buy one, I would suggest you get your hands on a few of them garage kept low mile TCs and resell them on ebay.

Can't believe I just found this video after seeing the post from Panzer Platform! She is gorgeous! I was a poor college student when I got my crown vic and it was from a guy that neglected it. No fluid was changed on time, and it could only go up to 55 safely... Just thankful I know how to fix cars and slowly did the repairs needed when I got funds for the parts... It burns 1 quart at 7000 miles oci (I know I know, I'll bring it lower after watching your rants on that hahaha) and I'm kinda sad about it. But man, can't help but say that I'm blessed to have this car. I hope to keep it running till 300k if I could do it affordably.

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

It's been an amazing car

@robertzabinski6083

Жыл бұрын

Panther

Intake manifolds are a joke. Anyone can replace that. Thank God they made them this way. Get a beautiful car for a steal because it needs a repair that the dealership charges a fortune for.

Do more videos like this about common problems with LTC and how to fix them plz! Thanks!!

@warriormanmaxx8991

3 ай бұрын

There are other videos on KZread on LTC's, how to fix ... does the above video guy ... have to do ... everything ??

Awesome points in this vid !!! So tru im tryna keep mines going thx!!!

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

These vehicles will go down as the most reliable cars in history

@jsjizzaone3590

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe They r soooo comfortable to ride in i think just as good or better than caddys!!!

The passenger side manifold on my 2011 Ford Expedition needed to get done due to 2 broken studs. Had to be restuded and took the shop 2 days at a cost of $800. I paid $90 for the manifold and $20 for the studs and nuts. The last one lasted 4 years. Hopefully this one last longer..

I bought my 04 ultimate limited with 248k miles on it 2 years ago for 700 bucks. I have only had to spend about 300 in parts. Great cars and dependable

@InstagramPokerpolitie

5 ай бұрын

What u replace

@erickricharson5196

5 ай бұрын

@@InstagramPokerpolitie intake manifold, waterpump, and serpentine belt. I get discounts on parts

Hi Ford Boss from Bellflower, CA ,,,, thanks for sharing your experiences with ford cars,,, I want a black on black towncar LS extended back,,,, some time this year,,, I have a 99 crown vic with 134k on ODO and have some questions if you don't mind,,, what is the high voltage that should be coming out of the coils (cop)? can I disconnect an injector to save on gas? what should be the reading of the maf sensor and injector/tion time reading on the scanner? thanks for taking the time.

What I would like to see in a future video: how to retrofit factory fog lamps into a 2003 to 2011 not originally equipped. I know the headlight switch needs to be replaced, and I suspect (but don’t know for a fact) that most of the wiring is already in place. I’ve seen that before, where the factory uses just one main wire harness and the plugs in the sub harnesses as needed for factory options

@williamramsay1

2 жыл бұрын

Factory fogs are very dim and expensive. I replaced my factory with LEDs, aimed them level and they are brighter and better than the hi beams, nobody flashes highs at me and way less expensive! Get them and put a toggle switch. I cant use mine with the high beams.

@ninbendoyt3203

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamramsay1 can i ask where you got your led fog lights

I have a little old lady friend, who owned Midas muffler shops. I'm about to buy her 2008 Town Car, 53,300 MI. She just had the rear airbags done about a year or so ago. It's been garage kept all this time. I'm paying her $8,000, so I will plan to drive it for a few years. It's at all the maintenance done by the book. It doesn't have any problems at this point. I'll take it on a few Long Highway trips and then the leaks will start, I suppose. What do you think about it?

You guys filmed quite a few videos, ha! Rear seats coming up, and the dome light!

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

we filmed alot today

@VitaliyKofman

3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow to help with your project 😀

I let the dealership do my intake. I already had the intake a dorman but for some reason it wouldn't seal right. They had to put two gaskets in (E6AZ9D476B and E83Z9F670A) after the gaskets were installed and the surface was cleaned for installing them my fuel trim numbers came down drastically. I occasionally check my fuel trim numbers using an actron obd scanner. By using this I could tell if the check engine light was going to come back on for a P0171 code.

@sterrshow5016

Жыл бұрын

Dorman quality: do it twice everytime

I just discovered this video. Very informative!! That 2009 Grand Marquis was the title issue resolved?

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

I just talked to my tool guy on Friday and he said that because so many people are interested and they're willing to pay more than what he's asking he's going to tell his wife she needs to take care of the issue with the title now

I just bought a 2006 signature for 3k canadian. Has 153k kms some minor rust on the rear fenders. Same scenario. Old man owned it passed away so it was an estate thing. Can't find a car that cheap in this market. Only issue it had was the bags wouldn't fill up. Just swapped them our for springs and shocks to bypass that issue.

@FordBossMe

11 ай бұрын

Very nice

Great informative video. I was under the impression the Intake Manifolds issues was corrected with the 2003-2011 models?

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Got better but not completely corrected

@shaneomac5074

Жыл бұрын

Like he said the front part was made aluminum, but the rest is still plastic, I love ford and I’m a ford guy through and through but those plastic manifolds suck, they last a while but it’s the worst part of the engine, rest of those engines are bulletproof

Thanks for the video. 04 Lincoln Town Car with a rough idle. What would you try first to resolve? A video on this would be awesome!

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Have you pulled any codes yet? Because do have throttle body issues

@thedevilriders101

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Not yet. Can I still get codes without a check engine light?

Just bought a 2000 Lincoln town car signature for 2500 with 90k original miles on it garage kept with some rust but not more for 23 year in Pennsylvania..

All the problems that you mentioned above Lincoln fix them from 2008 to 2011 all those problems were pretty much an older model. They did not fix the coils or the Catalyst converter. They still go bad on all models.

I’ve been looking at these for a while now since I’m in the market for a nice comfy daily that won’t shit the bed easily. Thanks for the video my man, very informative. I just think It’ll look weird being 20 and driving a town car lmao. But comfort and reliability beats all in my books (:

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

You should see what mine looks like now

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

the 20% tinted windows spruce it up big time

@hystera5466

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe noice noice, I think for my future one ima a whole new sound system in with a 18 in the trunk. The tints ain’t a bad idea, maybe I’ll do a light one so I can see at night (:

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

@@hystera5466 30% is great also

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

@@hystera5466 yeah I am going to install a sound system soon

Just bought me a 01 town car signature 120k on the dash for $2,700 one owner I’m the second

I got 271,000 miles on it runs amazing

Thanks again

Good video there a 2001 town car on craigs 125k its one owner was listed at 3000 down to 2500 owner says runs great everything works no engine light on clean in and out no rust pics look good been for sale 3 weeks have not called him car is about 35 miles away but with your video have a good idea what to ask him someone said ball joints go bad in these cars is that right i am thinking around 2000 to 2200 if you have anymore tips would be great thanks !!!

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Ball joints to go bad but in the $250,000 miles that I've owned this car they've only been replaced one time on one side

great video,.. Kind of interested in one of these. I don't really need that large of a car. Are you better off to find a Mercury Grand Marquis or crown Vic possibly. Do they suffer some of the same issues engine wise?

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Crown Victoria's are cool because you know their cop cars but I would say Mercury Grand Marquis is better more comfortable with features

@eugenebrndnable

3 жыл бұрын

I may sell my crown Vic for one of these luxury land cruisers

Like everything else these have gotten more expensive. Thanks Brandon

Should the radio and cruise control buttons on the steering wheel light up when driving at night? Car is a 2011 Towncar.

Thanks

At least my park avenue didnt have a trump pence sticker on it

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

That's okay you can come here and be rude I accept it

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

You get one free pass and then you're removed

Nice! Great information and I couldn't have done better camera work myself :D

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

you did great friend thank you for filming with me and making this collaboration happen

@VitaliyKofman

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe my pleasure😃

My neighbor just passed away and took phenomenal care of a 1998 and it looks brand new still. I’m gonna check it out tomorrow but it does have 240,000 miles on it. If everything is fine with it what price do you think I should get it for or if I shouldn’t since of the higher miles?

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

3500ish max

@Kane813

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe Thank you, they’re selling it for $2,900 and possibly down to $2,500. I tried looking it up but didn’t get straight answer, do you know if it’s good with snowy winter or not since I live in Michigan.

I don't work on cars but Im looking at a 2007 with 37,000 miles on it in Fla. Listed for 12,500. Seems high but times have changed and its very low mileage. Carfax says its worth 13k and it has a clean history.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's not high that's what they're going for right now

Just bought a town car with 37k miles for 3500 and the valves were bent 🤦🏽‍♂️ spent 2500 getting the engine rebuilt and now it is absolutely perfect

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

You could have just put a new crate engine in it but I'm glad you got it up and running that's for sure

Interior Door handles, steering column bearings

We have town cars and 2 town car limo's one town car has 408 thousand miles and the limos have 342 thousand and they still drive like new the limo's we replaced the shocks and and installed shocks the door handles always pull off and the decorative caps on them fall off and disappear cuz they fall off when you open the door but as far as I'm concerned they are the best vehicles ever built same as crown Vic and Mercury Marquis

@FordBossMe

Ай бұрын

I agree

Looking at a 89 with 98,000 miles. Has a leak on passenger side not from coil pack but say it's from sun roof drain being stopped up. Other than that its in HooD shape other than paint. If the leak is from what you described in the video would just be a good purchase?

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and a easy fix Check my library for a Lincoln Town Car Signature L video and I show how to fix the water leak

interior: door handle straps go bad extremely common. the buttons that hides the screens crack and fall off. the handle frames crack and fall apart. passenger side leak. radio goes bad.

Best year was early 03. Metal chain guides ftw

@1972mercurycougar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Your right!

Good video. I bought mine in 2012 with 16k miles. Vehicle from Florida with no rust. As you say you pay for the low mileage. I did pay a lot more.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for that, maybe I can make time to come do a video with you some time?

@NorthernUtahDashcam

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe If you ever come to Utah that be possible yes.

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

I'll come 😆 i love traveling and I love videos with other people that are into cars

@TheRdjohnson14

3 жыл бұрын

That's kool how much

How common are the sparkplugs being shot out and is there anyway to avoid this? I have never owned one, but thinking about it or staying with something like a Park Avenue that I'm more familiar with the overall issues and cost - but for some reason these seem to sell for more despite being older? 2005 vs 2011.

@FordBossMe

8 ай бұрын

Not common

just now i've closed a listing on a similar car for 6500. for 2500 it is almost like free of charge.

Haha I just fixed that water thing today. It’s insane

Your word is gospel when it comes to town cars

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother

Best year is 2006 to 2011 because of stronger 4r75e transmission... Worst year is 2005/4/3 down because of that horrible 4r70w (AiD) trans. Shame on ford pushing out bad trans especially on police cars.. ( 97 to 2001 4.6 had plastic intake coolant manifolds that leak. $800 repair)

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely A Plus to 6 and up

@alanholmes2366

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had this info before we got my 2003 TC Cartier edition. Just finished changing the oil myself and that filter was a bear. Going to flush the coolant next and have the rear axel issue checked. Runs and drives great so far right at 114k so I’ll have the transmission fluid and filter changed at the dealer. Maybe that will help my transmission last longer. I’ll be on the lookout to upgrade to a 06-11 though if I find the right car. This was a Florida car so no rust!!!

@alanonsr3942

2 жыл бұрын

Watch out for torque converter failure. Its often mistaken for a misfire no codes. If you get that taken care of fast enough, it'll save your transmission

Any updates on this car and had you drove out of state lately

How long you had this car and had you drove out of state lately

Them door glove boxes button breaks all the time window track breaks 2 out of 3 was like that for me

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Have not had that issue at all or any of my customers to have them to come in

I got a 2001 cartier gold with 80k miles from a dealership last month

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

That's Wonderf, Very Nice Ride. I'm sure it was a pretty penny so I won't ask my dealer just sold a 2010 crown vic with 45k for $10,500

@Paaka

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe it was 5k total, only problem is a chipped paint spot on the trunck the size of a quarter the woman who gave it to the dealership traded it in once then got it back and traded it AGAIN for a Buick enclave she wasn't to fond of getting rid of it I was told

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the old man traded this one I have in and cried, he had a signature for work and a Executive For his wife he wasn't happy but it went to me and I make sure she is taken care of well above and beyond

What goes out on these Town Cars and I've had several of them suspension airbags air conditioner an automatic transmission if you keep the car very very well kept and maintained these items will go out between 100 and 2000000 MI but after you replace them for maybe 6000 or $7,000 the car should last to go up to approximately half a million miles I've had them and they can do it

Thanks just bought 2005 lincoln town car executive L for $1500/75000 miles spending another $1300.00 that includes all four struts/shocks two front headlights upper and lower control arms for both side sway bar ball joints driver side mirror all four bearings fixing it myself do you think this will sell it for good price?

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Stold it you did at that price

I'm looking at a 04 Town Car with 80k miles on it right now, guy wants to sell it for 5k. This was a helpful video, my takeaway was not to try to haggle the guy down because if the car is that cherry just pay the price tag and go. Would you say that's correct?

@FordBossMe

9 ай бұрын

I would say that's accurate

@bebop_557

9 ай бұрын

@@FordBossMe Thanks, I appreciate the info!

How can I contact you outside of KZread? Wanted to know if I can flush and fill the brake fluid on my 01 TC.

A lot of people have trouble with the electric seats

As a fleet manager I've maintained over 50 Lincoln town cars starting in 1999. Never experienced many of the issues u mentioned. You must live in harsh weather. There are a few problems I have noticed ,1) Water leaks due to poor gasket into the cabin. 2) Overheating, easily fixed when remove the cover over the engine. 3) Cats fail around 150k. 4) Water seep into headlight. 5) Airbags fail around 200k and expe sive to fix Other than that these cars are bulletproof. The new ones are so poorly designed don't even get me started.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

The water leak I did mention, the rest of the stuff you mentioned other than the engine cover is in the library here on the channel

I feel it's more age than mileage. Even a car with 37k and nearly 20 years old would be on borrowed time for major repairs.

4 tires and motor with a windshield

don't forget the rear ashtray lids that stay open, also the driver side window regulator

@FordBossMe

9 ай бұрын

No I didn't forget them because I have not been plagued with those problems

@Maleekus

9 ай бұрын

that's weird because when you opened the back door on the blue car, the ashtray lid was already open@@FordBossMe

@FordBossMe

9 ай бұрын

@@Maleekus oh you talkin about the stupid lid not closing all the way I got you yeah it's just the one door but they don't bother me I have actually fixed it since then

@FordBossMe

9 ай бұрын

But I have a couple of these cars that's the only one that does it and it was an easy fix and I've never actually had a problem with the window regulators at all

@FordBossMe

9 ай бұрын

People from all over the country bring these cards to work on so I can swoop them up modify them make them stronger make them better and these are few concerns I would not be concerned with

nice

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

Tyvm

150 bucks to strip and dip!? Where man? I'm a customer for that all day!

Just bought a 2000 Cartier for $4100 with 86K miles on it. Had to spend about $1000 reparing front door locks (detatched actuator) and windshield wiper motor. Now headlights don't work (bad LCM?) and Lincoln dealer says I will need to spend about another $1000 to get inspected. (Bought directly from owner, not a dealer.) Air bag light indicator showing on dash. Still think in long run its worth it. Interior really nice and drives great! BTW if anybody could post a video showing how to access that LCM it'd be really helpfull and save me $$$! My inertior is really clean and i dont want to have to rip anything apart that I can't put back together!

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

could be the lighting control module or it would be connectors at the headlights

Where is 1A Auto located? I need a driver's door module for a 2007 Towncar Signature Limited or Designer. If you are aware of some companies that may be able to help me, that would be great.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

I just go on eBay and look for what I need I don't go to one specific company really

Man! The prices have gone ape$hit over the last couple years.

anyone know if there is a sun roof fuse

Looking at these cars crazy how much the prices went up found a 2009 Town car 240k miles $4300 and a 2011 Town Car 112k miles for 6000$ What do you reccomend I should go for?

@karimplays8002

2 жыл бұрын

I can send you the market place link if you wanna get a better look at them for me as I don’t have pictures

@FordBossMe

2 жыл бұрын

I'd go for the 11 if it's in better shape

@scottmendoza8989

Ай бұрын

That's a no-brainer to go for the 2011

Another issue with these is the heater core, Very cheap part but very expensive to have installed.

@FordBossMe

Жыл бұрын

Install a ground cable at the alternator and cut down electrolysis and the heater core is less likely to fail

@darrinrentruc6614

Жыл бұрын

@@FordBossMe That sounds like one of those fixes that never really works. myth

@humpy936

6 ай бұрын

@@darrinrentruc6614 He’s right, he’s trying to help you, and you come off with a stupid remark like that?, I worked for many years in the aircraft industry with many different types of metal.

@darrinrentruc6614

5 ай бұрын

@@humpy936 The only stupid comment was you saying that you worked in the aircraft industry, So what.

I got a no winter old man 1999 lincoln town car 112000 for 2600 bucks. Hows that?

@FordBossMe

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful deal

Had you drove out of state lately and how many miles on this car

@FordBossMe

10 ай бұрын

255,000 miles on the car and no out of state trips lately