20 Most Recent 1989 Lincoln Town Car - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Those instrument clusters are LCD Liquid crystal display, and once they no longer work you need to get it replaced.

the multifunction switch is not the problem here, the problem is the main headlight switch and most likely the connector that goes to it is burnt, you can buy the connector from Ford the switch is avil at any good auto parts store, here is the part number for that switch and the price from rockauto.com, there are 4 choices for this switch and I have given u all the part numbers.
1. MOTORCRAFT Part # SW2302 {#F1VY11654A}
w/Mechanical Instrument. Cluster w/o Auto headlight dimmer. $79.89
2. MOTORCRAFT Part # SW2303 {#F1VY11654B}
w/Mech. Inst. Cluster w/Auto. Dimmer
$76.99
3. AIRTEX Part # 1S4434
w/Electronic Instrument Cluster W/O Auto. Headlight Control
$28.79
4. AIRTEX Part # 1S4545
w/Electronic Instrument Cluster & with Auto. Headlight Control
$110.79

try replacing your plug wires. IF they get wet you will loose power. Also, check the spark plugs themselves, if they are cracked moisture will cause performance loss as well.

Could be heater pipes leaking but it could be headgasket or a core plug which today alone i have 3 core plug problems so check it out as the core plugs must be BRASS not Metal
Apressure gauge will give you the answer pump it up and get under and have a look.

Let me know how you go Ron

This is All you need for this Repair, ALSO Be Sure ALL GASKET SURFACES ARE VERY CLEAN. This Engine Requires MORE than MOST ALL Engines do for this Repair.

REMOVAL

1. To remove a valve rocker arm cover from the RH cylinder head, disconnect PCV closure tube from oil fill stand pipe at rocker cover.
2. Remove the Thermactor bypass valve and air supply hoses as necessary to provide clearance.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs using Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A or equivalent. Do not pull on wire. Remove the wires and bracket assembly from the rocker arm cover attaching stud and position the wires out of the way. ALSO MARK THEM AS TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM !!!
4. Remove upper intake manifold.
5. Remove attaching bolts and remove the cover.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the valve rocker arm cover(s) and the cylinder head gasket surface(s). Position a new service valve rocker cover gasket.
2. Position the cover(s) on the cylinder head(s). The cover is tightened in two steps. Tighten the bolts to 14-18 N.m (10-13 lb-ft). Two minutes later, tighten the bolts to the same specification.
3. Install the crankcase ventilation tube in the RH cover.
4. Install upper intake manifold.
5. Install the spark plug wires and bracket assembly on the rocker arm cover attaching stud. Connect the spark plug wires. Install the air intake duct assembly.
6. Install the Thermactor bypass valve and air supply hoses (if required).

You must first remove the Headlamp bezel which is the chrome trim that surrounds the duel headlamp housing. The chrome trim surround is mounted to the Headlamp mount panel with three nuts which you can only access on the inside. Pop open the hood and look on the inside near were the headlamp bulbs are. You will see the three mount nuts for the headlamp bezel. Might be rusty so first give it a shot of WD40 or similar. Remove the nuts and then you can lift the headlamp bezel from the outside away from the headlamp bulbs. The headlamp bezel only has tabs that slid into a slot on the bottom so you can lift out once the top three nuts are removed. Once the headlamp bezel has been removed you can then access the 4 screws that hold the headlamp trim ring in place which is what holds the headlamp bulb in place. There are several other screws that in the same area but they are only for adjustment of the headlamp bulbs within the housing. Leave them in place. Remove the stainless steel ring that is holding the lamp in place, and then unplug the headlamp from the back and replace the headlamp. Should take you less than 5 or 10 minutes. Dan

You must first remove the Headlamp bezel which is the chrome trim that surrounds the duel headlamp housing. The chrome trim surround is mounted to the Headlamp mount panel with three nuts which you can only access on the inside. Pop open the hood and look on the inside near were the headlamp bulbs are. You will see the three mount nuts for the headlamp bezel. Might be rusty so first give it a shot of WD40 or similar. Remove the nuts and then you can lift the headlamp bezel from the outside away from the headlamp bulbs. The headlamp bezel only has tabs that slid into a slot on the bottom so you can left out once the top three nuts are removed. Once the headlamp bezel has been removed you can then access the 4 screws that hold the headlamp trim ring in place which is what holds the headlamp bulb in place. Remove this ring and then unplug the headlamp from the back and replace the headlamp. Should take you less than 5 or 10 minutes. Dan

I have a 93 town car, same thing happened. DO NOT PRY ANYTHING !!! You should remove the door panel and you will see screws that hold the switches in place . Poor design for them to have metal screws going into cheap plastic. Some jb weld should do the trick,

did you ck coolant level ar both heater hose's hot

IF you have checked the fluid level and it is good then if you look at the fluid on the trans fluid dip stick at it is a dirty brownish color then your transmission is bad. If the color is a nice clear reddish and the fluid level is good then Overdrive is probably gone. Replace transmission or drive it until it quits altogether.

YOU HAVE A FAILTY RELAY AND SWITCH IN THE CAR

something is causing it to ground out the positive side any new installations such as radios or screws into floorboards etc.

Thats strange they should be on the fuse panel ! Are you sure !!!!

you should have two of the same part,one for the hazards,one for the turn signals
turn the signal lights on wither direction and listen for the sound follow it and you will find it.
If not look in three places two in the fuse box or aroung the general area,up on top of the steering colunmn and behind the glove box,sometimes you have to remove the inside glove box and it can be to the left of the hole,if you dont see it look harder and put your hand brhind the dash to feel for it,it sounds crazy I know.

The fuse box is located under the dash , on driver side, about 5 or 6 inches below your left knee.

You should find fuse panel layout folded under the cover of the fuse box.

First locate and check the fuse, if the fuse is OK, see if you can get power to switch and motor.

If it is both windows , then it is probably the fuse, if it is just on one side, then it is usually, either the switch module in the driver's door , or the motor/window regulator system located behind the door panel.

Regards

you have to replace these

Hi, check wheel for bad/leaking brake wheel cylinder. An easy way to do this without removing wheel is to look at the outside of the drum from the backside for any brake fluid. If the backside of the drum looks wet, replace wheel cylinder. If it looks dry, remove tire and drum to inspect wheel cylinder for any brake fluid. If rubber boots on end of wheel cylinder appears to be dry, adjust rear brake turning adjusting screw (long bar on bottom with a "star" in center), replace drum, if you cannot put the drum back on easily, back up the screw you turned until the drum goes on easily but without too much slack, start car, apply brake, check drum to see if it can come off easily, if not, repeat until drum is snug, but not tight.
New rear wheel cylinder part avg.: $25-$35 ea.

14.1 quarts of 50/50 mix

There's alot that can cause this problem. Check battery cables and clean. Drive to autoparts place for free diagnostic. It could be a throttle position sensor, EGR valve, bad gas, bad coil, bad plug wires. Just to name a few. Hopefully the diagnostic test will pinpoint it.

Sorry, just can't easily be tackled at home...Go to a body shop you trust and they should be able to do it for under $75.
Good Luck