20 Most Recent 1986 Lincoln Town Car Questions & Answers

Inside the gas tank . You have to drop the tank to gain access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gxciBha0gQ This link is for an 87 but they are close enough models where it's a pretty similar process.

On a car of this age you usually have wear at the door hinge and the door starts to sag and it will make it hard to open and close. Find a local body shop, they should be able to change the hinge with either a new part or a good used part to improve your door operation.

Possibly master cylinder,but usually if you have to add fluid it's probably leaking if your getting fluid on every line but if your not possibly or master cylinder problem

Hope you can read it, the load side of relay gets voltage from fusible link. The load side of relay is that line with arrowhead, showing open switch on left side of relay in diagram.

Google will direct you to a you tube video with your car model

would suggest to take it to a qualified shop unless you got a weekend free

I am not familiar with your specific car. However I would suggest checking the fluid level of the trans. If you do not have one get an owners manual or repair manual and make sure you are performing the check correctly. Some transmissions require a hot check, some require that you cycle through the gears just before checking, things like that. If there are special instructions you are not following you may not have refilled the trans to the proper level.

Most are integral that is built on to the alternator 1 modular plug. Some did have a external regulator 2 individual studs and 1 wire module plug. If it is that style then look on battery side could be on radiator support or front apron.

Take the battery to Sears or another large auto parts store and ask them to test the condition. They do it for free.

Sounds to me like you have a idle position sensor bad. That is common on a 302 Ford engine. Very inexpensive part under $40.00 at autozone and only two bolts holding it in. Let us know if you get it fixed. Thanks Robb

check under dash or side panel next to accelerator.

Get a copy of Hemmings classic cars magazine (www.hemmings.com), they feature ads from companies which make parts for all sorts of classic cars.

Or do a Google search for "classic car weatherstripping", this turns up quite a few companies to search through.

the plugs are probably tamper proof screws, follow this link to a u-tube video and see if your plugs are like in the vid , it will show how to remove 1989 Lincoln Town Car Ignition Switch Replacement

no there is no vacuum system for the glove box

black smoke equals too rich a fuel mixture. check the engine vacuum at idle should be 20 inches of mercury if not check for stopped up catalytic converter. are there any check engine lights

Break swich (over break pedal) malfunction/defect/loosed plugs wire.

No vacuum lock on fuel injectionYou have to diagnose the problemwith a sequence of proper testingCheck fuel pressure at the motor with a gaugeCheck for injector pulse & spark when it fails to start

It sounds like a problem with the fuel gauge sender unit in the fuel tank which has worn out and gone open circuit and needs replacing. Access to the unit is usually through a removable plate in the floor in the rear of the vehicle. Disconnect the wiring connector and any hoses and then remove the securing screws. Replacement is done by reversing procedure.

There are 4 possible problems: 1,) Loose or damaged wiring harness connections at distributor, coil, or alternator.2.) Intake manifold leaks or leaking vacuum connections.3.) insufficient fuel flow.4.) Plugged vent of charcoal canister (if equipped).