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Lincoln Town Car Water Leaks

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  • taurus5taurus5 Member Posts: 1
    I know you guys are talking about leaks. I am new to this forum but have you guys had a stuck sunroof: I've heard that there may be a manual way to close it. Right now its duct taped,tauru5
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Hey Ralka ( or ROBKSTONE),quick question for you.Do you hear any type of creaking noise When you make a left hard turn??I had a bad noise and put new outter tie rods on.Now I still hear it sometimes on hard lefts.Thanks.TAURUS,no sunroof leaks here, every once in a while when my sunroof is closing it will act like it hits something and open again.It closes automatically when I turn off and get out of the car.When I use the button,it's normal.
  • rexy44rexy44 Member Posts: 7
    Had the same problem with our 98 TC. after replacing wiper motor. My indepndent missed getting the little foam seal back in place. I removed the gaurd and reglued the seal with some sicone sealant, put it back together, ran it through car wash (with a plastic bag on the floor for safe measure) bingo no leak. And all is well after many more car washes. Appreciate all forums for money saving info..

    Oh yes, did put a small fan on the center hump for a few hours to dry it out after repair. (about 4 hrs.).
  • rexy44rexy44 Member Posts: 7
    Just reading your post about snow tires.
    Do you, sure you do, have trac control? Best do some checking as to sizing that it does not through off your trac contol/abs in the computer and shut down the engine.

    Had a proplem with 75R fronts against 70R rear mistake by the tire guy and it shut our 98 TC down. I imagine it would have a bearing if the tires were reversed, front to rear.
    Snow tires have the agressive tread. Took a dealer 5 hours to get it diagnosed via factory representive. At hour 4.5 the rep. asked if any tires we of larger or smaller size. BINGO Tire guy had a large bill to pay pluse two more new tires for compensation and shop time at dealer..
    .
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    glad to help
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    some have a manual crank on the motor(usually a set allen head). not sure if yours does . what kind of vehicle ahd is it a factory sunroof or aftermarket?
  • billy34billy34 Member Posts: 1
    remove and replace heater core..e-mail willybllysterling@yahoo.com
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Happy to report that after a couple of weeks the only water in my car is what my feet drag in!Been thru 2 snow storms up here and a bunch of rain in Jersey.
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    that's great, enjoy your dry rugs,( i have had four lincoln's with right side leaks in the last two weeks to repair) hope your x-mas was good
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Happy New Year Ralka.By the way,any idea what could cause a creaking sound when I make left turns kind of hard.I replaced the outter tie rod ends 3 weeks ago.
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    sorry can't help you there but happy new year to yu and yours
  • serenerobertserenerobert Member Posts: 1
    After driving in rain,windows up, much water in rear passenger side floor, no discernable point of entry, any suggestions? Car is 03 Town Car
  • robkstonerobkstone Member Posts: 48
    what side in the rear?-if it's the passenger side rear it might be the fresh air vent- I fixed mine on my 99 Towncar-not sure if the 2003 is the same design- if it's the driver's side rear it could be the hood release grommet in the firewall that's allowing water in. Also check to see if your floors are wet in the front under your carpets or near the firewall. The water usually travels from the front and settles in the rear. It could also be a windshield sealing problem.
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Open the back/front doors and check on the very bottom where the drain plugs are.Rectangular looking things,2 in each door -black.Pull them out and see if it drains water from the doors.Next,open the hood,passenger side.Unscrew the black grate (vent thing) there and clean out any debris that is there and reseal with goop and tighten the screws real good.My leak was at the hood release cable,which got my front and rear wet.The passenger side leak was the vent thing.Open the glove box,pull it down off of the 2 tabs that hold it up.Look behind there and feel the filter or whatever that thing is inside the black screen type thing.If it's wet,the water is getting in under the hood. The passenger side vent is right in front of the passenger seat.I have a 99,but the layout should be the same.
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    Suggest you read this thread from the start. i am sure it has all the info you need to get started.
    happy hunting :shades:
  • kevinekevine Member Posts: 10
    ooops, wrong forum.
  • dclimocardclimocar Member Posts: 3
    open the hood, remove the whipers, remove the plastic grill covering the whipers assambly, now on the passenger side you will see an air intake for the ac, remove that inspect the seal, with time it cracks and when it rains leaks water down the dashboard and the carpet gets wet but the floor mat wont. If not corrected this will create corrosion and a hole on the floor, well you wont beleive it when you see it.

    No need to pay $200 to the dealer, I fixed mine and cost $5.00 silicone sealer or you can use a rubber gasket.

    After you done with the repair is a good idea the lift the carpet out of place and let dry, just a vacum wont do it, it will remain wet for long time and you wont be able to know if the leak is gone. After is dry have someone wet the car with the garden hose while you visualy inspect under the dashboard to make sure water is not comming in. Sounds hard but is not. I did it, takes about an hour plus the drying time. HAVE FUN!
  • robkstonerobkstone Member Posts: 48
    I had the same problem on my 99 Towncar Signature Touring Edition- and I did the same repair myself- I also used silicone but a rubber based sealer would have been a little less permanent if I had to do it over- I think the rubber gasket is probably the culprit as it dries out and shrinks over time although another person on this site has said he has seen the same problem with newer cars. Also I experienced the wet carpets in the front and rear passenger side and they did take a long time to dry as I never had the opportunity to remove them totally. It's a poor design but you'll never get Ford to admit it!
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    I had to have my carpets out for about a week or so to get them dry.I lifted them in the corners first but that didn't help.It was easier finding the other leak by the hood release cable with the carpet out though.Now,it's snowing every other friggin day around here so the carpet is wet again!!lol. Not as bad as before though. :shades:
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    are yu still having leaks?
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    No brother.Just wet floors from dragging in snow!lol.
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    that's good. you had me worried :shades:
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    I bought these 2 seals to fix a leak,driver front and back doors.The full seal/trim for those doors.They are new in the box,never used since that wasn't where the leak was.Got them from a local Ford dealer for 190 bucks.I'll sell them for 150 plus shipping to the lower 48.Post here or email me,either way.Thanks.
    jessetheoutlawoutlaw@yahoo.com
  • dfilardodfilardo Member Posts: 1
    Hi,
    I have the exact same problem. I started troubleshooting by duck taping over the key hole thinking the seal around the key hole might be leaking. That didn't fix it. Next I duck taped over the two holes at the leading edge of the trunk lid just under the back window. It hasn't rained so I don't know the results yet.
    Dom
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    I think the water running down off the back window might have something to do with it.It's been a while though.On another note if you know anybody looking for brand new and unused door seals I have 2.
  • 1010t1010t Member Posts: 2
    2000 LTC Signature. I have water like crazy front/back on passenger side (mostly back) when no rain. Could it be from a/c? Have been running it past couple of days. just got the car. thanx
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Definitely could be a/c.Feel the passenger side front near the tranny hump up by the heater vents on the floor.
  • 1010t1010t Member Posts: 2
    thanx. will do. that would be wet? how to confirm? I want heads up when going to mechanic so I don't get run around. it is pouring today so I hope it doesn't confusing things if not ac. Did have problem when we had a freak dry spell here on the east coast but only after running a/c.
  • silvertonsilverton Member Posts: 3
    To dfilardo:
    My problem was finally resolved by replacing the chrome trim that surrounds the license plate. Seems someone at the factory didn't properly caulk it, which eventually caused minor cracking of the trim on the inside surface, where nobody could see it. Hasn't leaked since! The dealership honored the replacement by not charging me because it was obviously a factory error.

    Hope this helps.
    Mr.B
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    ">link titleTo dfilardo:
    My problem was finally resolved by replacing the chrome trim that surrounds the license plate. Seems someone at the factory didn't properly caulk it, which eventually caused minor cracking of the trim on the inside surface, where nobody could see it. Hasn't leaked since! The dealership honored the replacement by not charging me because it was obviously a factory error.

    My issue with leaks turned out to be the hood release cable.Water getting in thry that area.
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    Avoid parking your TC facing downhill on a steep slope in the rain because the running water does not gravity feed down the side troughs. It overflows the seals and enters the trunk. Park - front end uphill.
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    Avoid parking your TC facing downhill on a steep slope in the rain because the running water does not gravity feed down the side troughs. It overflows the seals and enters the trunk. Park - front end uphill.
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    hope all is still dry. good to see that you are passing on advise from your experience with wet floors
  • ralkaralka Member Posts: 72
    very true , but it must be a steep angle to not allow the run off tray to drain
  • euphoniumeuphonium Member Posts: 3,425
    The steeper the hill, the more water in the trunk does fill. ;)
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Occasionally,my windows won't work.Nothing from any switch. Any ideas??Could it be the master switch??I replaced the 2 back ones and the passenger front.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    I have a 2000 lincoln towncar, Just got the car a few days ago, The floor is wet on the drivers side, It has not rained for a long time, It is not coolent, Seens to do it when running AC, Not wet any other place. Thanks in advance for any help...
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    That could be water leaking under there from a bad A/C condenser.My 99 leaked thru the hood release lever,believe it or not!Check that too.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    It seems to be right in the middle on the drivers side.. Dont seem to be running down from any place..
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    OK.Check the a/c/ condenser for leaks.When the a/c is on for a while,stick your hand under there near the hump somewhere and see if you get wet.Open the hood,check your filter by the pass.side windshield.It sounds like the condenser or the hood release though.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    I cant find the filter, I dont feel any thing around the hump, By the way thanks for trying to help me with this problem
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    OK.Open the hood.Go to passenger side.The black plastice grating there.REMOVE it. I think it pry's loose then there's A couple of screws that you need to take out.It's the area directly in front of where the passenger would be sitting and looking out the window.Under there gets blocked up sometimes.Another way to see if it's wet is to loosen the glove box.Pull it down so it's hanging free.Stick your hand behind there and see if it's wet.If it's not,you're fine in that area then.The condenser would take a while to start dripping.You need the a/c on and leave it on for a while.Somewhere under there might be dripping.Other then that,the hood release could be it.Mine got wet every time it rained.The problem was the hood release,but the filter behind the glove box was soaked too.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    After taring in to it I dont think it is coming from the ac, I took the carpet up and it was soaked big time, So I took the black plastice grating off and I found the drain hole on the drivers side was stop up. I think it was filling up with water there and running down the inside of the firewall, Will I got my fingers crossed any way, I`ll let you know after it dries out, That may take 2 or 3 days, Just got the car a few days ago so dont know alot about it, Thanks for your help,
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    You'll need to take the carpet out and let it sit for a week or so to dry out completely.Although it's summer,so it might take less time.Look behind the glove box too because that filter will be soaked as well I bet.Seems to a common thing with these cars.Put some sealer lube on the grating,or around I should say,to make it tight as well.You might want to have somebody check the area around the hood release under the hood on the fire wall because that area leaks too.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    I dont think I`ll need to pull the carpet all the way out, I have it pulled back and fans running on it, I checked behind the glove box it looked ok there, Is not wet on that side, I was going to put something around the windshield and the grating, But dont want to use silcone in case I need to take it off again, What kind of sealer lube do I need to get? Thanks Man, Good lookn out,
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    I forgot what lube I used.Might have been silicone based.Whatever is water proof,blocks water,water resistant will work as a sealant.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    Will I think I got that part fixed, But now the blower does not work, The motor is ok, Ran wire from battery, Haven't had this car a week and all kinds of problems, Thought I got a good deal but I dont know, 2000 town car 70,000 miles, Black and looks good, Gave 4,500 for it. Well do you know where I can start looking for my blower problem? You sound like a Lincoln Man, Thanks in advance for any help..
  • 99towncarexec99towncarexec Member Posts: 160
    Maybe the fuse for a/c or something.Never had a blower go on me.Look for a guy called "RALKA" on here somewhere in the Lincoln forum. He knows his stuff.He might be able to help.For the mosty part these cars are bullet proof when it come to motor and tranny,but the little stuff is annoying.
  • lp284lp284 Member Posts: 12
    The 4.6 is why I wanted this car, Checked all the fuses, I`ll look around for RALKA. Thanks
  • robkstonerobkstone Member Posts: 48
    could be leaking from where the parking brake cable enters the car.
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