1998 Lincoln Town Car
1998 Lincoln Town Car Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$38,030 - $42,830
Original MSRP:
$34,702 - $38,974
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver:  Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
1998 Lincoln Town Car Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 98V322 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 175,000 |
| Summary | On certain police, fleet, natural gas, and limousine vehicles, the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground. If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints. Owner notification began Jan. 18, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
| Dates of Manufacture | March 1996 - December 1998 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 98S37 |
1998 Lincoln Town Car Models & Prices
1998 Lincoln Town Car Executive
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Executive | $38,030 | $34,702 | $566 / Month* | |
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Signature
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Signature | $39,680 | $36,170 | $590 / Month* | |
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Cartier
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Cartier | $42,830 | $38,974 | $635 / Month* | |
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay | • | • | • |
| Bright windshield/rear window moldings | • | • | • |
| Chrome pull-away door handles | • | • | • |
| Chrome vertical grille w/red "Lincoln Star" | • | • | |
| Color-keyed bumpers/body-side cladding w/chrome inserts | • | • | • |
| Complex reflector headlamps w/clear lenses | • | • | • |
| Complex reflector taillamps | • | • | • |
| Cornering lamps | • | • | • |
| Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors (RH convex) | • | ||
| Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors w/memory (RH convex) | • | • | |
| Functional drip rails | • | • | • |
| Gold package-inc: gold badges on C-pillars, front fenders, center wheel caps, black background w/gold "Lincoln Star" on front/rear ornamentation | • | ||
| Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers | • | • | • |
| Solar tinted glass | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Securilock"-encoded ignition key | • | • | • |
| "Smart lock"-anti lockout system | • | • | • |
| 12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel | • | • | • |
| 18 oz Merino cut-pile floor carpet | • | • | • |
| 6-way power individual comfort lounge 40/20/40 front seats-inc: 2-way head restraints | • | ||
| 8-way pwr individual comfort lounge 40/20/40 front seats-inc: dual pwr recliners, memory, pwr lumbar support, 2-way head restraints, 5-temp heated cushion & seat back, driver easy entry & exit | • | ||
| 8-way pwr individual comfort lounge 40/20/40 front seats-inc: dual pwr recliners, memory, pwr lumbar support, 2-way head restraints, driver easy entry & exit | • | ||
| Analog instrument cluster w/message center | • | • | • |
| Ashtray mounted front cupholders | • | • | • |
| Automatic parking brake release | • | • | • |
| Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor | • | • | • |
| Center front seat fold-down armrests | • | ||
| Center front seat fold-down armrests w/storage | • | • | |
| Cloth-covered headlining | • | • | • |
| Concealed dual-diversity antenna | • | • | • |
| Delayed accessory pwr | • | • | • |
| Door pull-straps | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor mirrors | • | • | • |
| EEC-V malfunction alert light | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror | • | • | • |
| Electronic alert chimes | • | • | • |
| Electronic digital clock | • | • | |
| Engine temp gauge | • | • | • |
| Finger-tip speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature | • | • | • |
| Front passenger & rear seat passenger roof rail assist handles | • | • | • |
| Front seatback map pockets | • | • | • |
| Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors | • | • | • |
| Full length door scuff plates | • | • | • |
| Full-length door armrests w/driver seat storage | • | • | • |
| JBL audio system-inc: digital signal processing, 145-watt amp, upgraded speakers | • | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | • | • | |
| Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate controls, center blow horn | • | • | |
| Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/center blow horn | • | ||
| Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches | • | • | • |
| Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray, luggage compartment | • | • | • |
| Lockable/illuminated glove box | • | • | • |
| Low engine oil alert light | • | • | • |
| Lower door carpeting | • | • | • |
| Luggage compartment gray carpeting/trim-inc: spare tire cover, deck-lid liner | • | • | • |
| Luxury analog clock | • | ||
| Premium AM/FM stereo sound system w/cassette tape player | • | • | |
| Premium leather seating surfaces | • | ||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature | • | • | • |
| Rear seat air conditioning & heating ducts | • | • | • |
| Rear seat center armrest mounted cupholders | • | • | |
| Rear seat center fold-down armrest w/cupholders | • | • | |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • |
| Rear window ledge carpeting | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry system w/illuminated entry, theater/exterior lighting | • | • | • |
| Remote releases for fuel filler door & decklid | • | • | • |
| Soft textured touch zones | • | • | • |
| Universal garage door opener | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 amp alternator | • | • | • |
| 16" Cartier chrome wheels | • | ||
| 16" gear tooth aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 16" snowflake aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 19.0 gallon fuel tank w/gas cap tether | • | • | • |
| 3.08 axle ratio | • | • | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | • | • | • |
| 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine | • | • | • |
| 72 amp/hr battery | • | • | • |
| All-speed traction control | • | • | • |
| Coolant recovery system | • | • | • |
| Dual exhaust system | • | ||
| Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| Electronic voltage regulator | • | • | • |
| Front long & short-arm coil spring suspension | • | • | • |
| Mini spare tire | • | • | • |
| Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers | • | • | • |
| P225/60SR16 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | • | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • |
| Rear-wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Single exhaust system | • | • | |
| Single key for door/ignition | • | • | • |
| Watts linkage rear suspension | • | • | • |
NOTE Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| **ALL STANDARD EQUIPMENT IS 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake shift interlock | • | • | • |
| Child-proof pwr door locks | • | • | • |
| Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts | • | • | • |
| Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | • | • | • |
| Dual note horn | • | • | • |
| Front/rear center lap belts w/rear center shoulder belt | • | • | • |
1998 Lincoln Town Car Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16" SNOWFLAKE ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: 64R Cartier Chrome Wheel Delete) | • | ||
| 60L ENTERTAINMENT PKG DISCOUNT | • | ||
| 60M ENTERTAINMENT PKG DISCOUNT | • | ||
| 60P PREMIUM PKG DISCOUNT | • | ||
| 64R CARTIER CHROME WHEEL DELETE *CREDIT* | • | ||
| ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL NOT DESIRED *CREDIT* | • | ||
| DRIVER/PASSENGER HEATED SEATS | • | ||
| ELECTROCHROMIC AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS & COMPASS NOT DESIRED *CREDIT* | • | ||
| ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE *Deletes Premium Sound System* *CREDIT* | • | ||
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER | • | • | • |
| ENTERTAINMENT PKG -inc: JBL audio system, trunk mounted 10-disc compact disc changer | • | ||
| ENTERTAINMENT PKG W/MOONROOF -inc: JBL audio system, trunk mounted 10-disc compact disc changer, pwr moonroof | • | ||
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *generated in states w/two license plates* | • | • | • |
| INTEGRATED VOICE-ACTIVATED PORTABLE CELLULAR PHONE *service may not be available in all areas* | • | • | |
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: digital signal processing, 145 watt amplifier, upgraded speakers | • | ||
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: trunk mounted 10-disc compact disc changer, pwr moonroof | • | ||
| PWR MOONROOF | • | • | |
| SIGNATURE TOURING SEDAN PKG -inc: perforated leather seats, argent painted grille w/chrome surround, monotone lower bodyside cladding & fascias, black birdseye woodgrain on instrument panel & doors, 3.55 axle ratio, P235/60TR16 BSW tires, 16" chrome-tech aluminum wheels, unique torque converter, revised springs/shocks, 30mm front stabilizer bar, 18mm rear stabilizer bar, dual exhaust (REQ: X_ Leather Seats) | • | ||
| TRUNK-MOUNTED 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER | • | ||
| TRUNK-MOUNTED 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (N/A w/58H Radio) | • | ||
| TRUNK-MOUNTED 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 916 JBL Audio System) | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT BASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Available only to CA/MA/NY/CT dealers for vehicles to be delivered & registered to residents in CA/MA/NY/CT* | • | ||
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL BASE PRICE (REQ: 422 Emissions) *Required for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be sold by contiguous states dealers and/or for vehicles w/422 Emissions to be delivered & registered to residents outside CA/MA/NY/CT* | • | ||
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | • |
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVERY PKG -inc: HD 78 amp battery, single exhaust, 3.08 axle ratio, full size spare tire/wheel, upgraded front/rear stabilizer bars HD front springs, HD steering gear, rear cup holders (N/A w/418 Limousine Builders Pkg, P_ Seats) (LPO) *NET* | • | ||
| PRICED DORA | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
| PEARLESCENT TRI-COAT PAINT | • | • |
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle | • | • | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOTH INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS *CREDIT* | • | ||
| LEATHER INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS (STD) | • | • | |
| PERFORATED LEATHER INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS (REQ: 663 Signature Touring Sedan Pkg) | • | ||
| PREMIUM LEATHER INDIVIDUAL COMFORT LOUNGE 40/20/40 SEATS (STD) | • |
SPARE TIRE Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE -inc: matching road tire w/steel wheel | • | • | • |
| MINI SPARE TIRE (STD) | • | • | • |
TIRES Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD) | • | • | |
| P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD) (N/A w/663 Signature Touring Pkg) | • | ||
| P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON WSW TIRES | • | • | |
| P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON WSW TIRES (N/A w/663 Signature Touring Sedan Pkg) | • | ||
| P235/60TR16 BSW TIRES/16" CHROME-TECH ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: 663 Signature Touring Sedan Pkg) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
1998 Lincoln Town Car Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 20.6 | 20.6 | 20.6 |
Engine
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.6L/281 | 4.6L/281 | 4.6L/281 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 205 @ 4250 | 205 @ 4250 | 220 @ 4500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 280 @ 3000 | 280 @ 3000 | 290 @ 3500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.0 | 58.0 | 58.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 215.3 | 215.3 | 215.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 117.7 | 117.7 | 117.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 78.2 | 78.2 | 78.2 |
Fuel Tank
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
Steering
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Recirculating Ball | Recirculating Ball | Recirculating Ball |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 |
Suspension
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | HD Short/Long Arm | HD Short/Long Arm | HD Short/Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Watts linkage | Watts linkage | Watts linkage |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P225/60SR16 | P225/60SR16 | P225/60SR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60SR16 | P225/60SR16 | P225/60SR16 |
Transmission
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 60.6 | 60.6 | 60.6 |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 112.3 | 112.3 | 112.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 41.1 | 41.1 | 41.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 60.3 | 60.3 | 60.3 |
Weight Information
| Executive | Signature | Cartier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4015 | 4020 | 4095 |
1998 Lincoln Town Car Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system |
| Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts |
| Front/rear center lap belts w/rear center shoulder belt |
| Child-proof pwr door locks |
| All-speed traction control |
| Brake shift interlock |
| Dual note horn |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
