5th Jul 2013, 23:42
"I've had a '91 and a '96, and both had the same issues."
Was the trans fluid ever changed?
6th Jul 2013, 04:51
The older Lincoln Continental's from the 70's were so superior in every way to the 90's Town Cars, that they don't even compare. Sure the modern stuff in the 4.6 engine is ultra smooth and reliable, but the AOD and AODE trannys are crap, and aren't as reliable as a true brute, the C6. The electrical stuff was bad in the 90's models, weak power window switches and motors, horribly unreliable HVAC system, air ride issues. You don't hear much of any issues with older models.
The 400M is a weak motor, but they are also reliable without major issues. The size and ride quality of a 70's Linc also blows away the 80's and 90's Townies easily. The 70's Conti's feel like you are driving inside of a tomb in complete isolation; they are amazing.
5th Jul 2013, 17:04
The 90-97 models are still very capable of exceeding 300,000 miles, and the 4.6 V8 is much more powerful than the 5.0. Each engine had its ups and downs, and the 5.0 leaked oil from just about every gasket. Water pumps were very common, and the transmissions were no better.