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1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car
Date Published: 2/20/08

1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car
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Price Range:
$800 - 4,100

Class:
Premium Large Car
1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Lincoln Town Car Rating
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 3
Ride Quality 7
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 4
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 4
Cargo Capacity 5
Value within Class 6
Total Score: 50
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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1990-1997 Lincoln Town Car Review
The venerable four-door Lincoln sedan, the best-selling model from Ford's luxury division, received its first major redesign since it was introduced in 1980 under the Town Car label. The V8 engine and rear-drive platform of the original Town Car were retained, but the previous generation's square body gave way to rounded corners and an aerodynamic look. The model range for 1990 started out with a base unit, a midlevel Signature Series, and a premium-level Cartier Designer Series.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Lincoln Town Car: The 4.6-liter aluminum-block V8 replaces the 5.0-liter V8 from last year and the new traction-control system, which Lincoln calls Traction Assist, becomes available for cars equipped with antilock brakes. The Town Car also gets a new front suspension design and 4-wheel disc brakes in place of the front-disc/rear-drum setup previously used.
1992 Lincoln Town Car: Now in its third year, the Town Car gets few changes. With optional dual exhausts, the V8 has an output of 210 horsepower. The no-name "base" version is now called the "Executive Series" model.
1993 Lincoln Town Car: A new "handling package" that provides a firmer suspension and wider tires is offered as an option and a host of other minor changes mark the arrival of the 1993 Town Car. A remote keyless entry system is now standard, as are dual airbags. Dropped for this year is the Insta-Clear heated windshield.
1994 Lincoln Town Car: Previously optional dual exhausts are now standard on the 1994 Town Car. As a result, all three models now provide drivers with 210 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.
1995 Lincoln Town Car: To accommodate differing tastes in steering effort, a new dashboard-mounted switch, standard on Signature and Cartier models, electronically adjusts steering effort. Exterior changes include new headlamps, taillamps, grille, front and rear bumper fascias, color-keyed side moldings, and larger, color-keyed outside mirrors that are moved forward slightly to improve visibility. Inside, the Town Car provides new seats that provide extra travel, a redesigned instrument panel, and a new 2-spoke steering wheel.
1996 Lincoln Town Car: Lincoln celebrates its 75th anniversary in 1996 and marks the occasion with a Diamond Anniversary Edition of the Town Car. The anniversary edition comes in two color schemes: cordovan with a charcoal interior and silver with a red interior. Upgrades are also performed on the 4.6-liter V8, designed to make the Town Car's engine smoother, quieter, and more efficient. Finally, the Cartier Series gains real wood trim on the dashboard and around the window controls.
1997 Lincoln Town Car: The Town Car gains a revised power-steering system designed to provide more feel, but loses some standard features that help hold down prices, especially on the base Executive and Signature Series models. Both cars return for 1997 without a dual exhaust system, resulting in a loss of 20 horsepower. Power from the standard 4.6-liter V8 drops from 210 to 190.
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